Allusively

Pronunciation: /əˈɫusɪvli/

Allusively (adv)

  1. In a way that hints at something without naming it directly.
  2. With short, careful hints that suggest a meaning, leaving the listener to understand the rest.

Allusively (adverb)

Examples

  • She spoke allusively about the problem, without naming it.
  • He answered allusively, so I had to guess what he meant.