INSINUATE


Meaning of INSINUATE in English

verb (-ated; -ating) Etymology: Latin insinuatus, past participle of insinuare, from in- + sinuare to bend, curve, from sinus curve Date: 1529 transitive verb 1. to introduce (as an idea) gradually or in a subtle, indirect, or covert way , to impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way ; imply , to introduce (as oneself) by stealthy, smooth, or artful means, intransitive verb to enter gently, slowly, or imperceptibly ; creep , to ingratiate oneself, see: introduce insinuative adjective insinuator noun

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