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insinuating

/ɪnˈsɪn.juˌeɪ.tɪŋ/
in · sin · u · at · ing
Adverb:insinuatingly
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insinuating Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Provoking or suggesting a doubt, suspicion, or unpleasant thought in an indirect, subtle, or underhanded manner.

Example

"The prosecutor's insinuating questions were designed to make the jury doubt the witness's credibility."

2

Gradually and subtly winning favor, confidence, or affection, often in a calculating or ingratiating way.

Example

"With his smooth, insinuating charm, the newcomer quickly gained the trust of the entire committee."

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• Nearby Words

insincerely
insincerity
insinuate
insinuating
insinuation
insipid
insipidly

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the present participle of 'insinuate', from the Latin 'insinuare', meaning 'to introduce by windings or curves', built from 'in-' (in) and 'sinuare' (to wind or bend).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Insinuating. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/insinuating
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