suggestive; hinting at something; pregnant (e.g. pause)
Describes something that implies or hints at a deeper meaning without stating it directly. Often used for remarks, expressions, or silences that carry unspoken significance.
His silence was very suggestive.
The remark contained suggestive content.
From 示唆 (しさ, 'suggestion, hint') + 的 (てき, '-like, -ive'). The base 示唆 is a Sino-Japanese compound.