Definition
allusivenesses
noun
- The plural of allusiveness; the quality or state of being allusive; the characteristic of making indirect or passing references to something.
Usage: Plural form; abstract noun; Rarely used in singular form (allusiveness)
Examples
- The poet's allusivenesses to classical mythology enriched the text with layers of meaning.
- Critics noted the various allusivenesses woven throughout the novel's dialogue.
- The speaker's allusivenesses to recent events required careful attention from the audience.
- The painting's allusivenesses to Renaissance masters were evident to art historians.
- Her writing style favored allusivenesses over straightforward statements.