Insinuative

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.

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

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in·sinu·ative adj.

in·sinu·ator n.

in·sinu·a·tory (-y--tôr, -tr) adj.