adverb
- in a way that hints at or implies something without stating it directly
- in a way that implies sexual or romantic interest
Usage: often considered inappropriate in formal contexts
Examples
- She raised her eyebrows suggestively when asked about the surprise party.
- The advertisement suggestively hinted at luxury without making specific claims.
- He smiled suggestively, making her wonder what he was thinking.
- The painting’s title suggestively referenced the artist’s personal struggles.
- The witness spoke suggestively about what might have happened that night.
- The movie poster was designed suggestively to attract adult audiences.