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- [in-sin-yoo-eyt]
- /ɪnˈsɪn yuˌeɪt/
- /ɪnsˈɪnjuːətˌɪv/
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- [in-sin-yoo-eyt]
- /ɪnˈsɪn yuˌeɪt/
Definitions of insinuative word
- verb with object insinuative to suggest or hint slyly: He insinuated that they were lying. 1
- verb with object insinuative to instill or infuse subtly or artfully, as into the mind: to insinuate doubts through propaganda. 1
- verb with object insinuative to bring or introduce into a position or relation by indirect or artful methods: to insinuate oneself into favor. 1
- verb without object insinuative to make insinuations. 1
- noun insinuative Tending to insinuate; insinuating. 1
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Origin of insinuative
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 Insinuative
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
insinuative 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
insinuative usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insinuative
adj insinuative
- charming — If you say that something is charming, you mean that it is very pleasant or attractive.
- crawling — a defect in freshly applied paint or varnish characterized by bare patches and ridging
- deferential — Someone who is deferential is polite and respectful towards someone else.
- disarming — removing or capable of removing hostility, suspicion, etc., as by being charming: a disarming smile.
- flattering — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
adjective insinuative
- insinuating — tending to instill doubts, distrust, etc.; suggestive: an insinuating letter.
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