Allusory

/əˈlu.sər.i/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by allusion; making indirect references to something else without mentioning it directly.

Etymology

From 'allusion' (from Latin 'alludere' meaning 'to play with, allude to') + '-ory' suffix. This adjective describes indirect references common in literature and speech.

Kelly Says

When your teacher makes an allusory comment about 'certain students who shall remain nameless,' everyone knows exactly who they're talking about even though they never said the name!

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