Definitions

indicative

[in-dik-uh-tiv] / ɪnˈdɪk ə tɪv /

ADJECTIVE

exhibitive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

emblematic ominous suggestive symbolic symptomatic

STRONG

characteristic demonstrative prognostic testimonial

WEAK

apocalyptic augural auspicious connotative denotative denotive designative diagnostic evidential evincive expressive inauspicious indicatory indicial pointing to significant significatory testatory

Example Sentences

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But he has also pointed to more isolated instances of fraud as potentially indicative of bigger problems.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Thursday’s price action was indicative of this extreme correlation.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The UN said its report should be seen as "indicative of incidents and patterns" rather than comprehensive.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

However, the negative response was largely driven by the car’s design, which UBS views as a one-off rather than indicative of a broader shift in Ferrari’s future design language.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Naturally, I came to see the list as indicative of her failures as well as mine.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

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