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Insinuations: meaning, definitions and examples

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insinuations

 

[ ษชnหŒsษชnjuหˆeษชสƒษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a conversation

Insinuations are indirect or subtle suggestions or hints, especially of a derogatory nature. They are often used to imply something negative without directly stating it.

Synonyms

hints, implications, innuendos, suggestions

Examples of usage

  • He made insinuations about her personal life without any evidence.
  • She felt hurt by the insinuations made by her colleagues.
  • I don't appreciate your insinuations about my motives.
Context #2 | Noun

in a social setting

Insinuations can also refer to the act of introducing oneself gradually or in a roundabout way. It can involve ingratiating oneself or gaining favor through subtle means.

Synonyms

covert approach, flattery, ingratiation, subtle introduction

Examples of usage

  • She made insinuations into the conversation by asking about his interests.
  • He tried to make insinuations with the host to get invited to future events.

Translations

Translations of the word "insinuations" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น insinuaรงรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅ‡เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Andeutungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sindiran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั‚ัะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ insynuacje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใปใฎใ‚ใ‹ใ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท insinuations

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ insinuaciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ima

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•”์‹œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู„ู…ูŠุญุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ narรกลพky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ narรกลพky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆš—็คบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ namigovanja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aรฐdrรณttanir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑัะฟะฐะปะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜แƒจแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eyhamlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ insinuaciones

Word origin

The word 'insinuation' has its roots in the Latin word 'insinuare', which means 'to creep in' or 'to wind one's way into'. It entered the English language in the 16th century and originally referred to the act of introducing something gradually or indirectly. Over time, its meaning evolved to include subtle suggestions or hints, especially of a negative nature.

See also: insinuated, insinuating, insinuation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,769, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.