1. in a way that serves as a sign or indication of something
2. in the indicative mood (grammar)
Usage: grammar

Examples

• The stock prices rose indicatively of market confidence.
• She nodded indicatively toward the exit.
• The dark clouds gathered indicatively of an approaching storm.
• His nervous laughter spoke indicatively of his discomfort.
• The verb is used indicatively rather than subjunctively in this sentence.
• The results point indicatively to a need for policy changes.