All insinuating synonyms
in·sin·u·at·ing
I i adj insinuating
- intriguing — to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate: The plan intrigues me, but I wonder if it will work.
- serving — the act, manner, or right of serving, as in tennis.
- humble — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
- charming — If you say that something is charming, you mean that it is very pleasant or attractive.
- disarming — removing or capable of removing hostility, suspicion, etc., as by being charming: a disarming smile.
- crawling — a defect in freshly applied paint or varnish characterized by bare patches and ridging
- flattering — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
- ingratiating — charming; agreeable; pleasing.
- toadying — an obsequious flatterer; sycophant.
- indicative — showing, signifying, or pointing out; expressive or suggestive (usually followed by of): behavior indicative of mental disorder.
- insinuative — to suggest or hint slyly: He insinuated that they were lying.
- pregnant — convincing; cogent: a pregnant argument.
- redolent — having a pleasant odor; fragrant.
- reminiscent — awakening memories of something similar; suggestive (usually followed by of): His style of writing is reminiscent of Melville's.
- suggestive — that suggests; referring to other thoughts, persons, etc.: His recommendation was suggestive of his boss's thinking.
- symbolic — serving as a symbol of something (often followed by of).
- symptomatic — pertaining to a symptom or symptoms.
- remindful — reviving memory of something; reminiscent.
- significative — serving to signify.
- deferential — Someone who is deferential is polite and respectful towards someone else.
- ingratiate — to establish (oneself or someone else) in the favor or good graces of someone, especially by deliberate effort (usually followed by with): He ingratiated himself with all the guests. She ingratiated her colleagues with her well-researched project proposal.
- obsequious — characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning: an obsequious bow.
- saccharine — of the nature of or resembling that of sugar: a powdery substance with a saccharine taste.
- silken — made of silk.
- smarmy — excessively or unctuously flattering, ingratiating, servile, etc.: the emcee with the smarmy welcome.
- soft — yielding readily to touch or pressure; easily penetrated, divided, or changed in shape; not hard or stiff: a soft pillow.
- sugary — of, containing, or resembling sugar.
- unctuous — characterized by excessive piousness or moralistic fervor, especially in an affected manner; excessively smooth, suave, or smug.
- sycophantic — a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite.
adjective insinuating
- evocative — Bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.
- expressive — Effectively conveying thought or feeling.