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

From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025

I have lived, Jhabvala said, like “a cuckoo forever insinuating myself into others’ nests.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

This fits in with Kennedy's long-standing history of eugenics-tinged notions that disease is a good thing, falsely claiming that it strengthens the gene pool, and insinuating that it makes survivors stronger.

From Salon • May 27, 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

The willow is in full plumage and is no help, with its insinuating whispers.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood