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