allusions
Meaning
An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference. (আকর্ষণ, ইঙ্গিত,তীর্যক ভাষণে নির্দেশ)
Pronunciation
অ্যালুজন্স (ā'ēlūjānś)
Synonyms
hint, reference, allusion, suggestion, indication, nod, mention, reminder
Synonyms
She dropped a hint about her birthday party.
The movie is a clear reference to the classic novel.
The poet's work is full of allusions to historical events.
His suggestion implied more than he said.
The presence of a storm is an indication of climate change.
He gave a nod to the audience during his speech.
She made a casual mention of her travels.
His name was a reminder of old friends.
Antonyms
The silence in the room was almost palpable.
The explicitness of his statements left no room for doubt.
Many great works fall into oblivion with time.
His ignorance of the topic was evident.
Her naivety made her believe the lies.
His directness often surprised people.
The clarity of his argument was commendable.
In business, transparency is crucial.
Phrases
Authors often make allusions to their own lives.
Shakespeare is famous for his classic allusions.
The film includes many cultural allusions.
Many poets use historical allusion to enrich their poetry.
The novel contains a subtle allusion to fame.