insinuating

American  

[in-sin-yoo-ey-ting] / ɪnˈsɪn yuˌeɪ tɪŋ /

adjective

1. tending to instill doubts, distrust, etc.; suggestive.

   an insinuating letter.

2. gaining favor or winning confidence by artful means.

   an insinuating manner.

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Other Word Forms

• half-insinuating adjective
• half-insinuatingly adverb
• insinuatingly adverb
• preinsinuatingly adverb
• uninsinuating adjective

Etymology

Origin of insinuating

First recorded in 1585–95; insinuat(e) + -ing ²

Example Sentences

The lawsuit accuses Jackson of “insinuating himself” into the Cascio family by using “obsessive attention, lavish gifts, access to his celebrity lifestyle, and declarations that he loved and needed each of them.”

From Los Angeles Times

At the time of Pratt’s announcement, a rep for Mayor Karen Bass issued a scathing response, insinuating that the bid was little more than a publicity stunt.

From Los Angeles Times

While she must have been tuckered out from pretending to be Mrs. Barley and insinuating herself into the highest levels of Southern society, she didn’t show it.

From Literature

He previously noted that the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics were a “guiding star” for his retirement, insinuating that he would likely hang up his racket following the games.

From MarketWatch

He responded with, “There goes the house,” insinuating that he’s going to lose it.

From MarketWatch