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- [in-sin-yoo-eyt]
- /ɪnˈsɪn yuˌeɪt/
- /ɪnˈsɪn.ju.eɪt/
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- [in-sin-yoo-eyt]
- /ɪnˈsɪn yuˌeɪt/
Definitions of insinuated word
- verb with object insinuated to suggest or hint slyly: He insinuated that they were lying. 1
- verb with object insinuated to instill or infuse subtly or artfully, as into the mind: to insinuate doubts through propaganda. 1
- verb with object insinuated to bring or introduce into a position or relation by indirect or artful methods: to insinuate oneself into favor. 1
- verb without object insinuated to make insinuations. 1
- noun insinuated Simple past tense and past participle of insinuate. 1
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Origin of insinuated
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin insinuātus, past participle of insinuāre to work in, instill. See in-2, sinuous, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Insinuated
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
insinuated popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insinuated
adjective insinuated
- wordless — speechless, silent, or mute.
- implied — involved, indicated, or suggested without being directly or explicitly stated; tacitly understood: an implied rebuke; an implied compliment.
- subtle — thin, tenuous, or rarefied, as a fluid or an odor.
- hairline — a very slender line.
- significative — serving to signify.
Antonyms for insinuated
verb insinuated
- declared — stated openly, officially, or formally
- insulted — to treat or speak to insolently or with contemptuous rudeness; affront.
- concealed — to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight: He concealed the gun under his coat.
- hid — Human Interface Device
- withheld — to hold back; restrain or check.
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