Insinuations: meaning, definitions and examples
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insinuations
[ ษชnหsษชnjuหeษชสษnz ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น insinuaรงรตes
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคเฅเคค
๐ฉ๐ช Andeutungen
๐ฎ๐ฉ sindiran
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐััะบะธ
๐ต๐ฑ insynuacje
๐ฏ๐ต ใปใฎใใใ
๐ซ๐ท insinuations
๐ช๐ธ insinuaciones
๐น๐ท ima
๐ฐ๐ท ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูู ูุญุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ narรกลพky
๐ธ๐ฐ narรกลพky
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็คบ
๐ธ๐ฎ namigovanja
๐ฎ๐ธ aรฐdrรณttanir
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑัะฟะฐะปะดะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแจแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ eyhamlar
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.