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Definitions

insinuating

[in-sin-yoo-ey-ting] / ɪnˈsɪn yuˌeɪ tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
provoking doubt
Synonyms
STRONG
intriguing
WEAK
evocative evocatory expressive giving an inkling indicative insinuative insinuatory pregnant redolent remindful reminiscent significative suggestive symbolic symptomatic
ADJECTIVE
attempting to gain favor
Synonyms
STRONG
charming crawling disarming flattering humble ingratiating serving toadying
WEAK
deferential ingratiatory obsequious saccharine silken smarmy soft sugary sycophantic unctuous
Antonyms
STRONG
disgusting repellent

Example Sentences

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Since the Epstein files release, Pozhidaeva has been contending with social-media posts and blogs insinuating she is a Russian spy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025

The articles highlighted by Brown criticise her hair, face, body and style, with some insinuating she looks much older than she is.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2025

They ping-pong between insinuating Thurman was a bad person for not wanting to have twins and suggesting she was too dumb to understand what abortion even is.

From Salon • Sep. 19, 2024

Even with his machines humming and advertisements for his products insinuating themselves into all aspects of American life, Duke wasn’t satisfied with his market share.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson