Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

insinuating

verb
/ɪnˈsɪn.ju.eɪt/
Definition
To suggest or hint at something in an indirect way.
Examples
  • She was insinuating that he was responsible for the mistake.
  • His tone was insinuating, making her feel uneasy about his true intentions.
Meaning
Insinuating means making an indirect suggestion or implying something without stating it outright.
Synonyms
  • Implying
  • Hinting
  • Sneaking
  • Intimating