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Insinuative

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in·sin·u·ate  (n-sny-t)
v. in·sin·u·at·ed, in·sin·u·at·ing, in·sin·u·ates
v.tr.
1. To introduce or otherwise convey (a thought, for example) gradually and insidiously. See Synonyms at suggest.
2. To introduce or insert (oneself) by subtle and artful means.
v.intr.
To make insinuations.

[Latin nsinure, nsinut- : in-, in; see in-2 + sinure, to curve (from sinus, curve).]

in·sinu·ative adj.
in·sinu·ator n.
in·sinu·a·tory (-y--tôr, -tr) adj.


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Insinuative and elusive, precious and odd, even their medium can be read equivocally.
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