suggestioni

Suggestioni is the plural of suggestione, an Italian noun that denotes the act of suggesting or something that is suggested, as well as the impressions, hints, or stimuli that provoke thought or feeling. The term derives from Latin suggestio and is used across various domains to indicate influence, whether external or internal.

In psychology, suggestione refers to a process by which thoughts, beliefs, or behaviors are influenced by suggestions from others or through self-directed cues (autosuggestion). It encompasses direct suggestions, subliminal cues, and the effects observed in hypnosis or other therapeutic contexts. The concept is not inherently negative; it can be constructive in clinical settings as well as in everyday persuasion.

In arts and culture, suggestioni describes the evocative quality of a work, its ability to provoke mental imagery, moods, or associations in the audience. Critics may speak of the suggestioni of a novel, painting, or film as the atmosphere or resonances that extend beyond explicit content, shaping interpretation and emotional response.

In common usage, suggestione often refers to a fleeting idea or impression that arises by suggestion rather than direct deduction, sometimes described as a hunch or a spark of inspiration.

See also: autosuggestione, suggestion, hypnosis, impression, atmosphere.