suggestively
|sug-ges-tive-ly|
C1
/səˈdʒɛstɪvli/
(suggestive)
implying or hinting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'suggestively' originates from the Latin word 'suggestivus,' where 'suggest-' meant 'to hint or imply.'
Historical Evolution
'suggestivus' transformed into the Old French word 'suggerer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'suggestive.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hint or imply,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'implying something, often with a provocative connotation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that implies or hints at something, often with a sexual or provocative connotation.
She smiled suggestively at him.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39