Synonyms & related words for allusion

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of allusion — including innuendo, implication, hint, intimation, allegory, connotation. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to allusion

Explore words related to allusion — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include alluding, allusiveness, allusively, alludes, allusive, alluded, insinuation, reference. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for allusion

Common synonyms for allusion include innuendo, implication, hint, intimation, allegory, connotation, symbolism — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does allusion come from?

The word allusion breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root lus-, from Latin ludere (“to play”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.