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Definitions for insinuating
ɪnˈsɪn yuˌeɪ tɪŋin·sin·u·at·ing

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. ingratiating, insinuating, ingratiatoryadjective

    calculated to please or gain favor

    "a smooth ingratiating manner"

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  1. 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

  1. Insinuating

    of Insinuate

  2. Insinuatingadjective

    winding, creeping, or flowing in, quietly or stealthily; suggesting; winning favor and confidence insensibly

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of insinuating in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of insinuating in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of insinuating in a Sentence

  1. De Haan:

    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.

  2. Winston Churchill, responding to a journalist:

    Are you insinuating that I am a purveyor of terminological inexactitudes?

  3. Paula Faris:

    It’s basically insinuating that I ca n’t think independently of my husband.

  4. Confucius:

    Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue.

  5. Max Wise:

    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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