What does insinuating mean?
Definitions for insinuating
ɪnˈsɪn yuˌeɪ tɪŋin·sin·u·at·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
ingratiating, insinuating, ingratiatoryadjective
calculated to please or gain favor
"a smooth ingratiating manner"
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insinuating
Insinuating refers to suggesting or hinting at something in an indirect or subtle manner, often with negative or malicious intent. It can also mean maneuvering oneself gradually or stealthily into a position or into someone's favor.
Webster Dictionary
Insinuating
of Insinuate
Insinuatingadjective
winding, creeping, or flowing in, quietly or stealthily; suggesting; winning favor and confidence insensibly
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of insinuating in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of insinuating in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of insinuating in a Sentence
I think it's misguiding. The president and the White House insinuating that oil companies have control over something, when really it's a combination of factors outside their control of the way oil prices are higher.
Winston Churchill, responding to a journalist:
Are you insinuating that I am a purveyor of terminological inexactitudes?
It’s basically insinuating that I ca n’t think independently of my husband.
Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue.
The disgusting comments by Gov. Bevin insinuating that a peaceful protest by teachers would lead to sexual assault are reprehensible, i don't agree with these comments I find them repulsive.
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- insinuanteSpanish
- insinuantFrench
- insinuantePortuguese
- اشارہ کرنے والاUrdu
- 隐语Chinese
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