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Definition of Allusively
1. adv. Figuratively [Obs.]; by way of allusion; by implication, suggestion, or insinuation.
Definition of Allusively
1. Adverb. In an allusive manner; in a manner characterized by allusion. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Allusively
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Allusively
Literary usage of Allusively
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Commentary on the Psalms: From Primitive and Mediaeval Writers and from by John Mason Neale, Richard Frederick Littledale (1869)
"... not allusively, but argumentatively: "for He hath put," &c. Rom. ill. ...
allusively ..."
2. A Compendium of Molesworth's Marathi and English Dictionary by James Thomas Molesworth, Baba Padmanji (1863)
"Hence, allusively, a sharper rogue. finger, particular spots, &c. ; gnashing the
teeth in sleep, &c. 2 An evil omen. SRT^iad. Expressly, directa. ..."
3. Works on Episcopacy. by Benjamin Tredwell Onderdonk, John Bowden, John Esten Cooke, Henry Utik Onderdonk (1831)
"Jerome, then, does not speak allusively; for he asserts in the most express and
... This is the amount of what he says, Is this speaking allusively ? ..."
4. An Arabic-English Lexicon: Derived from the Best and the Most Copious by Edward William Lane (1863)
"inf. n. i^otf : (Msb :) [or rather, used allusively for the latter verb : see \J^>\.
... *Цц : pl- u-1** '• (Msb :) [or rather, used allusively for ^ojj\ ..."
5. Commentary on the New Testament, Intended for Popular Use by Daniel Denison Whedon (1880)
"That downfall is, no doubt, allusively drawn from the pre-terrene fall of the
angels ; just as this is drawn allusively from the real post- terrene second ..."
6. A Commentary on Catullus by Robinson Ellis (1889)
"... (2 t) both Caesar and Pompeius seem to be addressed (this however is not
certain, see below) ; but still only allusively; not till 23, 24 Eone nomine . ..."
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