Simple Examples
* "She sighed heavily, implying she was tired." (The sigh suggests tiredness, without directly stating it.)
* "The dark clouds and strong wind implied an approaching storm." (The weather conditions suggest a storm is coming.)
* "His silence implied agreement." (Not speaking can suggest agreement in some situations.)
Examples with Deeper Meaning
* "The politician's carefully chosen words implied a hidden agenda." (The words themselves might be innocent, but the way they're used suggests something else is going on.)
* "The artist's use of bold colors implied a sense of energy and excitement." (The colors themselves create an emotional impact.)
* "The company's recent layoffs implied a financial struggle." (The layoffs are a concrete action that suggests a broader economic problem.)
Examples in Literature
* "The house stood silent, implying an absence of life." (The silence, a literary device, creates a sense of unease and suggests something is amiss.)
* "Her eyes, filled with unshed tears, implied a deep sorrow." (The author uses physical description to hint at the character's emotional state.)
Important Note:
* Implying vs. Stating: Imply means to suggest something without explicitly saying it. Stating is to say something directly.
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