alluding

Definitions

Making an indirect or passing reference to something.

Suggesting or calling attention to something without mentioning it explicitly.

Examples

The professor was alluding to the historical context of the novel during his lecture.

She kept alluding to a secret project, but she refused to provide any specific details.

Synonyms

hinting implying suggesting referencing insinuating mentioning intimating

Antonyms

stating declaring specifying announcing proclaiming detailing clarifying