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Allusive

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indirectNot direct:
suggestiveTending to suggest or imply.
meaningfulHaving meaning, significant.
evocativeThat evokes (brings to mind) a memory, mood, idea, feeling, or image; redolent or reminiscent.
subindicativeTending to subindicate; suggestive; hinting at something.
recondite(of areas of discussion or research) Difficult, obscure.
similativeImplying or indicating likeness or resemblance.
redolentnounFragrant or aromatic; having a sweet scent.
innuendousOf or pertaining to innuendo; containing innuendo.
codedEncoded; written in code or cipher.
semifigurativeSomewhat or partly figurative.
icasticnoun(rare) imitative or figurative; making a likeness
ambagiousRoundabout, circuitous, vague.
anecdotishResembling, characteristic, or full of anecdotes.
circumstantialPertaining to or dependent on circumstances, especially as opposed to essentials; incidental, not essential.
snideDisparaging or derisive in an insinuative way.
veiledCovered by a veil.
alelike(rare) Resembling ale or some aspect of it.
adumbratedverb(comparable) Foreshadowed.
amusive(now rare) Giving entertainment or interest; recreative, diverting, engaging.

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