INSINUATING
(adj.sat, verb)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Insinuating.
Insinuating - as an adjective satellite
Calculated to please or gain favor
Example: "A smooth ingratiating manner"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ingratiating14ingratiatory16Insinuating - as a verb
To hint; to suggest tacitly (usually something bad) while avoiding a direct statement.
Example: "She insinuated that her friends had betrayed her."
To creep, wind, or flow into; to enter gently, slowly, or imperceptibly, as into crevices.
(by extension) to ingratiate; to obtain access to or introduce something by subtle, cunning or artful means.
Example Sentences
"She gave him an insinuating smile."
"He made insinuating remarks about her past."
"The insinuating tone of his voice suggested ulterior motives."
"She had an insinuating manner that made people uncomfortable."
"His insinuating gaze made her feel uneasy."
Word Game Points
Is INSINUATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, insinuating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INSINUATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is INSINUATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, insinuating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINSINUATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is INSINUATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, insinuating is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINSINUATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
