Definitions for insinuations

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insinuations in·sin·u·a·tion

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

IPA: /ɪnˌsɪn yuˈeɪ ʃən/

Insinuations is a 12 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 376 anagrams from letters in insinuations (aiiinnnosstu).

Definitions for insinuations

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 insinuations

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

Examples for insinuations

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

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

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

De Naarboveck did not seem to understand the insinuation conveyed.

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

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

Again that distasteful expression fraught with distrust and insinuation.

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

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

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