allusory

[əˈljuːsɔri]

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or having the quality of an allusion

“The allusory nature of the novel made it appealing to readers who enjoyed subtle references.”

2. noun

a quality or instance of being allusory

“The allusory elements in the poem were not immediately apparent to the casual reader.”

Synonyms

  • allusive
  • cryptic
  • enigmatic

Antonyms

  • direct
  • obvious