| 单词 | insinuation |
| 释义 | insinuation /in sin'yooh ay"sheuhn/, n. 1. an indirect or covert suggestion or hint, esp. of a derogatory nature: She made nasty insinuations about her rivals. 2. covert or artful suggestion or hinting, as of something implied: His methods of insinuation are most ingenious. 3. subtle or artful instillment into the mind. 4. the art or power of stealing into the affections and pleasing; ingratiation: He made his way by flattery and insinuation. 5. Archaic. a slow winding, worming, or stealing in. 6. Obs. an ingratiating act or speech. [1520-30; < L insinuation- (s. of insinuatio). See INSINUATE, -ION] |
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