insinuating
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in·sin·u·at·ing
(ĭn-sĭn′yo͞o-ā′tĭng)adj.
1. Provoking gradual doubt or suspicion; suggestive: insinuating remarks.
2. Artfully contrived to gain favor or confidence; ingratiating.
in·sin′u·at′ing·ly adv.
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insinuating
(ɪnˈsɪnjʊeɪtɪŋ)adj
suggesting by indirect allusion, hints, innuendo, etcintroducing subtly or deviouslycausing someone, esp oneself, to be accepted by gradual approaches or manoeuvres
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in•sin•u•at•ing
(ɪnˈsɪn yuˌeɪ tɪŋ)adj.
1. tending to instill doubts, distrust, etc.; suggestive: an insinuating letter.
2. gaining favor or winning confidence by artful means: an insinuating manner.
[1585–95]
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Adj. | 1. | insinuating - calculated to please or gain favor; "a smooth ingratiating manner" flattering - showing or representing to advantage; "a flattering color" |
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insinuating
adjective1. Provoking a change of outlook and especially gradual doubt and suspicion:
2. Purposefully contrived to gain favor:
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insinuating
[ɪnˈsɪnjueɪtɪŋ] adj [remark] → lourd(e) de sous-entendu; [tone] → lourd(e) de sous-entenduCollins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
insinuating
adj remark → anzüglich; article also → voller Anzüglichkeiten; tone of voice → spitz, bedeutungsvoll
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