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Suggestive

usgb/səɡˈdʒestɪv/Volume
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Making you think of or remember something by causing a mental or emotional response.

The scent of the roses was suggestive of summers long gone.
Often appears as...
suggestive of
suggestive look
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Evokes MemoriesPlay
The word 'suggestive' can evoke nostalgia or reflection about the past without directly stating it. SlideThe old school building had a suggestive air of former glories.
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Subtle HintPlay
Use 'suggestive' to imply something indirectly, encouraging the listener to think deeper. SlideHis comment was suggestive of hidden motives.
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Emotionally ChargedPlay
'Suggestive' can trigger emotions or feelings, often more effectively than direct language. SlideThe painting was suggestive of loneliness.