allusive Synonyms & Antonyms
/əˈluː.sɪv/
Choose a meaning, then find a word that fits your sentence.
Allusive as an Adjective
1
that contains or makes use of allusions (indirect references or hints)
Word Forms & Grammar
allusive (comparative more allusive, superlative most allusive)
Words That Rhyme With Allusive
elusiveobtrusiveexclusiveintrusiveunobtrusiveconclusiveconducivereclusiveillusiveabusiveinclusivecollusiveinconclusivemutually exclusivenonexclusivenot intrusiveabstruse ofabuse ofbamboo sievebruce ofcaboose ofcoos ofdeuce ofdiffuse ofdisuse ofduce ofexcuse ofgoose ofjuice ofloose of
Origin of Allusive
From Latin allūs-, past participle stem of allūdere (“to joke, jest”; see allude) + -ive.[1] See also al-.
Allusive in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /əˈluː.sɪv/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | that contains or makes use of allusions (indirect references or hints) |
| Comparative / superlative | more allusive, most allusive |
How to Pronounce Allusive
The standard pronunciation of allusive is /əˈluː.sɪv/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (luː).