1. Figurative; symbolical.
2. Having reference to something not fully expressed; containing an allusion.
ALLUSIVELY
Al*lu"sive*ly, adv.
Defn: Figuratively [Obs.]; by way of allusion; by implication, suggestion, or insinuation.
ALLUSIVENESS
Al*lu"sive*ness, n.
Defn: The quality of being allusive.
ALLUSORY
Al*lu"so*ry, a.
Defn: Allusive. [R.] Warburton.
ALLUVIAL
Al*lu"vi*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. alluvial. See Alluvion.]
Defn: Pertaining to, contained in, or composed of, alluvium; relating to the deposits made by flowing water; washed away from one place and deposited in another; as, alluvial soil, mud, accumulations, deposits.