Insinuate: meaning, definitions and examples

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insinuate

 

[ ษชnหˆsษชnjueษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in conversation

To suggest or hint at something indirectly or subtly, often with negative connotations.

Synonyms

hint, imply, suggest

Examples of usage

  • He insinuated that I was lying about my whereabouts last night.
  • She insinuated that her coworker was incompetent without directly saying so.
Context #2 | Verb

in relationships

To maneuver oneself into a particular situation or position, especially in a sly or subtle way.

Synonyms

ingratiate, wheedle, worm

Examples of usage

  • She insinuated herself into his life by pretending to share his interests.
  • He insinuated his way into the group of friends by always being around.

Translations

Translations of the word "insinuate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น insinuar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅ‡เคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช andeuten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyindir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั‚ัะบะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ insynuowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใปใฎใ‚ใ‹ใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท insinuer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ insinuar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ima etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•”์‹œํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู„ู…ุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ naznaฤit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ naznaฤiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆš—็คบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ namigovati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gefa รญ skyn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัั‚ะฐั€ะปะฐะฟ ะฐะนั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜แƒจแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kinayษ™ etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ insinuar

Etymology

The word 'insinuate' originated from the Latin word 'insinuare', which means 'to wind into'. It first appeared in English in the 16th century. The term was initially used to describe the action of subtly introducing a thought or idea into someone's mind. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the notions of hinting at something indirectly or maneuvering slyly into a situation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,114, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.