# allusive

> English word · Adjective · IPA /əˈluː.sɪv/ · frequency rank #92,328

## Definitions
1. that contains or makes use of allusions (indirect references or hints)

## Etymology
From Latin allūs-, past participle stem of allūdere (“to joke, jest”; see allude) + -ive.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/allusive