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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024in•sin•u•a•tion /ɪnˌsɪnyuˈeɪʃən/USA pronunciation n. - the act or state of insinuating: [uncountable]When direct methods failed he tried insinuation.[countable]made several nasty insinuations about me.
a statement that insinuates something:[countable]ridiculous insinuations about his sexuality. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024in•sin•u•a•tion (in sin′yo̅o̅ ā′shən),USA pronunciation n. - an indirect or covert suggestion or hint, esp. of a derogatory nature:She made nasty insinuations about her rivals.
- covert or artful suggestion or hinting, as of something implied:His methods of insinuation are most ingenious.
- subtle or artful instillment into the mind.
- the art or power of stealing into the affections and pleasing;
ingratiation:He made his way by flattery and insinuation. - [Archaic.]a slow winding, worming, or stealing in.
- [Obs.]an ingratiating act or speech.
- Latin insinuātion- (stem of insinuātiō). See insinuate, -ion
- 1520–30
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: insinuation /ɪnˌsɪnjʊˈeɪʃən/ n - an indirect or devious hint or suggestion
- the act or practice of insinuating
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