Definitions

1. adjective

giving or containing a hint or suggestion of something

“The adumbrative clues in the mystery novel kept readers guessing until the very end.”

2. noun

a hint or suggestion of something

“The detective found several adumbrative details at the crime scene that led to the suspect’s arrest.”

3. verb

to give or contain a hint or suggestion of something

“The artist’s latest painting adumbratively suggested a darker mood than her previous works.”