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allusivamente

allusively

adverb al-loo-ZEE-vah-men-teh Rare

Also means

by allusion

Usage Note

Allusivamente describes a manner of speaking or writing that hints rather than states directly. It is an elevated term found mainly in literary criticism and rhetoric: parlare allusivamente ('to speak allusively'). The adjective base is allusivo ('allusive'), and the related noun is allusione ('allusion'). In everyday Italian, in modo allusivo or con allusioni is more natural.

Examples

"Il poeta esprimeva allusivamente i suoi sentimenti."

Natural Translation

The poet expressed his feelings allusively.

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