Alluding Meaning in English
word · lemma: allude
əˈɫudɪŋ
uh-LOO-ding
ɐlˈuːdɪŋ
uh-LOO-ding
Definition
Mentioning something indirectly, without saying it openly or clearly.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal or literary contexts. Common collocation: 'alluding to'. It suggests using hints instead of stating things directly. Do not confuse with 'eluding' (escaping).
Spanish: aludiendoPortuguese (BR): aludindoPortuguese (PT): aludindoChinese (Simplified): 暗指Chinese (Traditional): 暗指Hindi: संकेत करनाArabic: يُلمِّح إلىBengali: ইঙ্গিত করা - পরোক্ষভাবে বলাRussian: намекать - ссылаться (косвенно)Japanese: ほのめかすVietnamese: ám chỉKorean: 암시하다 - 넌지시 말하다Turkish: ima etmek - göndermek (dolaylı olarak)Urdu: اشارہ کرناIndonesian: menyinggung - menyindir
Example Sentences
She was alluding to her childhood without saying it directly.
basic
The teacher kept alluding to a surprise for the class.
basic
By alluding to famous people, the writer made her point stronger.
basic
Are you alluding to something you want to tell me?
natural
He kept alluding to his new job but never gave any details.
natural
I think she’s alluding to last night’s argument without saying it outright.
natural