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suggestive Synonyms

Another word for suggestive

Choosing another word for suggestive depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Tending to indicate, imply, or bring to mind a particular idea, thought, or possibility (usually followed by 'of').

Usage Example

"The patient displayed several symptoms that were strongly indicative of an underlying autoimmune condition."

Strongest
indicative
evocative
Strong
reminiscent
redolent
symptomatic
expressive

• adjective (Context 2)

Conveying a hint or indirect implication of something improper, indecent, or sexually provocative.

Usage Example

"The comedian's routine was filled with provocative jokes that made several audience members uncomfortable."

Strongest
provocative
risqué
Strong
racy
salacious
bawdy
ribald
titillating
indecent

Opposites of suggestive

The opposite of suggestive shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

wholesome
innocent
decent
chaste
clean
modest
unindicative
inexpressive
See all opposites of suggestive

• Nearby Words

suggestible
suggestibly
suggestion
suggestive
suggestively
suggestiveness
suicidal

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Suggestive. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/suggestive
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