-siv, -sēv also -z- or -əv adjective
Etymology: Latin allus us (past participle of alludere to allude) + English -ive — more at allude
1. archaic : figurative , symbolical
2.
a. : of, having the character of, or marked by allusion
b. : containing allusions
allusive writing
3. : punning
• al·lu·sive·ly adverb
• al·lu·sive·ness noun -es