suggestive
UK/sə'dʒestɪv/US/sә'dʒestiv/
GREA2
Definitions
adj.
Tending to bring something to mind; indicative
暗示的，引人联想的
adj.
Hinting at something sexual or improper
（带有）性暗示的，挑逗的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsuggestunder, below
+
-ivecarry, bear, perform, conduct
=suggestive
suggest + -ive (tending to) = tending to hint. Often the hint is improper, which is why 'suggestive' frequently carries a sexual connotation.
Common Collocations
- 1.suggestive of something暗示某事
- 2.suggestive remark带有暗示的言论
- 3.highly suggestive极具暗示性的
Example Sentences
- 1.
The results are suggestive of a deeper problem.
- 2.
The comedian's act was too suggestive for a family show.