adjective
- serving as a prelude; introductory or preliminary
Usage: formal; literary
Examples
- The author’s prelusive remarks set the tone for the entire novel.
- Her prelusive comments prepared the audience for the main presentation.
- The orchestra played a prelusive piece before the featured symphony.
- His prelusive observations hinted at the deeper analysis to follow.
- The prelusive chapter introduced the main themes of the book.
- The speaker’s prelusive words created anticipation for her announcement.