1. in a way that makes indirect reference to something without explicitly mentioning it

Examples

• The poet wrote allusively about his childhood trauma.
• She spoke allusively about the scandal, never naming names.
• The painting allusively references classical mythology.
• He allusively hinted at his disappointment with the decision.
• The author allusively incorporated historical events into the novel.
• The speech allusively criticized the government’s policies.