in·sin·u·a·tive \ə̇nˈsinyəˌwā]d.]iv, -_wə], ]t], ]ēv also ]əv\adjective Etymology: Latin insinuatus (past participle) + English -ive 1.: tending or intended to insinuate : ingratiating < a timidly insinuative look > 2.: given to, characterized by, or involving insinuation : giving hints : insinuating < an insinuative remark > • in·sin·u·a·tive·ly\]ə̇vlē, -li\adverb