insinuating
[ in-sin-yoo-ey-ting ]
adjective
tending to instill doubts, distrust, etc.; suggestive: an insinuating letter.
gaining favor or winning confidence by artful means: an insinuating manner.
Origin of insinuating
1First recorded in 1585–95; insinuat(e) + -ing2
Other words from insinuating
- in·sin·u·at·ing·ly, adverb
- half-in·sin·u·at·ing, adjective
- half-in·sin·u·at·ing·ly, adverb
- pre·in·sin·u·at·ing·ly, adverb
- un·in·sin·u·at·ing, adjective
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How to use insinuating in a sentence
The baby two seats ahead leaned over toward her insinuatingly, and made her think of the baby and the clothes-pins.
Harper's Round Table, June 4, 1895 | VariousShe did insinuatingly ask Wilbur what his favourite flower was, but this got her nowhere, because it proved that he did not know.
The Wrong Twin | Harry Leon Wilson"Perhaps, Monsieur had better lie down again now and sleep awhile," said Picard insinuatingly.
The Forest of Swords | Joseph A. Altsheler"But if you are going to Belden—" Specs began insinuatingly.
The Boy Scouts of Lakeville High | Leslie W. QuirkIt will make a scandal, said the money-lender insinuatingly.
The Best Policy | Elliott Flower
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