in|sin´u|at´ing|ly

in|sin´u|at´ing|ly
in|sin|u|ate «ihn SIHN yu ayt», verb, -at|ed, -at|ing.
–v.t.
1. to suggest in an indirect way; hint: »

To say “That man can't do it; no coward can” is to insinuate that the man is a coward. Without making any direct charges, he insinuated that the mayor had accepted bribes.

 SYNONYM(S): imply. See syn. under hint. (Cf. ↑hint)
2. to push in or get in by an indirect, twisting way: »

The stray cat insinuated herself into our kitchen. The spy insinuated himself into the confidence of important army officers.

–v.i.
1. to make hints or indirect suggestions.
2. Obsolete. a) to ingratiate oneself. b) to get in by an indirect or twisting way.
╂[< Latin īnsinuāre (with English -ate1) < in- in + sinus, -ūs a curve, winding]
–in|sin´u|at´ing|ly, adverb.
–in|sin´u|a´tor, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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