Allusiveness


having reference to something implied or inferred; containing, abounding in, or characterized by .
obsolete. metaphorical; symbolic; figurative.
historical examples

she had behind her garishness a gift for sympathy and a keen intuition, delicacy, and allusiveness.
the weavers, complete gilbert parker

why even did he not continue his disquisition on the philosophic value of allusiveness?
the belovd vagabond william j. locke

luckily, their allusiveness escaped her; she knew nothing of the diversions of the ancient gods.
little novels of italy maurice henry hewlett

they, also, were frightened by the mystery and allusiveness of the tales, and had an apprehension that they would not be popular.
the lane that had no turning, complete gilbert parker

adjective
containing or full of allusions
adj.

c.1600, from latin allus-, past participle stem of alludere (see allude) + -ive. related: allusively; allusiveness.

Read Also:

  • Alluvia

    a deposit of sand, mud, etc., formed by flowing water. the sedimentary matter deposited thus within recent times, especially in the valleys of large rivers. historical examples the source of the elements which compose the pampean alluvia is very uncertain. the argentine republic pierre denis it was only in the extra-glacial tracts that alluvia of […]

  • Alluvial

    of or relating to . alluvial soil. australia. gold-bearing alluvial soil. contemporary examples the ground was fertile, with alluvial, or unconsolidated, soil. ester elchies, the estate built by whiskey december 9, 2014 historical examples there is no alluvial soil, or bottoms along the streams, or gr-ss in the forests. a new guide for emigrants to […]

  • Alluvial cone

    a fan-shaped alluvial deposit formed by a stream where its velocity is abruptly decreased, as at the mouth of a ravine or at the foot of a mountain. noun a fan-shaped acc-mulation of silt, sand, gravel, and boulders deposited by fast-flowing mountain rivers when they reach flatter land alluvial fan (ə-l’vē-əl) a fan-shaped m-ss of […]

  • Alluvial fan

    a fan-shaped alluvial deposit formed by a stream where its velocity is abruptly decreased, as at the mouth of a ravine or at the foot of a mountain. historical examples steep valleys descend from the higher country to join the main valley and at the mouth of every tributary is an alluvial fan. the andes […]

  • Alluvial mining

    noun a method of extracting minerals by dredging alluvial deposits historical examples several of the alluvial mining companies are getting gold in increased quant-ties. a boy’s voyage round the world the son of samuel smiles


Disclaimer: Allusiveness definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.