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in·sin·u·at·ing I0163400 (ĭn-sĭn′yo͞o-ā′tĭng)adj.1. Provoking gradual doubt or suspicion; suggestive: insinuating remarks.2. Artfully contrived to gain favor or confidence; ingratiating.
in·sin′u·at′ing·ly adv.insinuating (ɪnˈsɪnjʊeɪtɪŋ) adjsuggesting by indirect allusion, hints, innuendo, etcintroducing subtly or deviouslycausing someone, esp oneself, to be accepted by gradual approaches or manoeuvresin•sin•u•at•ing (ɪnˈsɪn yuˌeɪ tɪŋ)
adj. 1. tending to instill doubts, distrust, etc.; suggestive: an insinuating letter. 2. gaining favor or winning confidence by artful means: an insinuating manner. [1585–95] Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | insinuating - calculated to please or gain favor; "a smooth ingratiating manner"ingratiating, ingratiatoryflattering - showing or representing to advantage; "a flattering color" |
insinuatingadjective1. Provoking a change of outlook and especially gradual doubt and suspicion:insinuative, insinuatory, suggestive.2. Purposefully contrived to gain favor:ingratiating, ingratiatory, saccharine, sugary.TranslationsIdiomsSeeinsinuateinsinuatingenUK
Synonyms for insinuatingadj provoking a change of outlook and especially gradual doubt and suspicionSynonyms- insinuative
- insinuatory
- suggestive
adj purposefully contrived to gain favorSynonyms- ingratiating
- ingratiatory
- saccharine
- sugary
Synonyms for insinuatingadj calculated to please or gain favorSynonymsRelated Words |