Definitions for insinuation

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insinuation in·sin·u·a·tion

Spelling: [in-sin-yoo-ey-shuh n]

IPA: /ɪnˌsɪn yuˈeɪ ʃən/

Insinuation is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 302 anagrams from letters in insinuation (aiiinnnostu).

Definitions for insinuation

noun

1. an indirect or covert suggestion or hint, especially of a derogatory nature:
2. covert or artful suggestion or hinting, as of something implied:
3. subtle or artful instillment into the mind.
4. the art or power of stealing into the affections and pleasing; ingratiation:
5. Archaic. a slow winding, worming, or stealing in.
6. Obsolete. an ingratiating act or speech.

Origin of insinuation

First recorded in 1520-30, insinuation is from the Latin word insinuātion- (stem of insinuātiō). See insinuate, -ion

Examples for insinuation

Its insinuation into the economy of Iran had been widely observed for years.

De Naarboveck did not seem to understand the insinuation conveyed.

Technically true, but highly misleading in its insinuation that American jobs are being moved overseas.

He was an adept in the art of insinuation; besides that, he knew "every one."

Again that distasteful expression fraught with distrust and insinuation.

If she could repel Madame Beattie's insinuation, it must mean she had something on her side.

But she, too, was stung to wrath by the insinuation which his words contained.

But now the insinuation is racial: Clinton made those lazy blacks work, and Obama wants to go back to giving them “free stuff.”

But the insinuation that it contains an inherent nefarious motive is simply a means of dismissing the content.

She flushed with rage, exasperated by the insinuation she believed was intended.