Definitions
- Describing a way of suggesting something indirectly or subtly. - Referring to a tone or manner that implies or hints at something without stating it directly. - Talking about a style of communication that is suggestive or allusive rather than explicit.
- Referring to a way of conveying something indirectly or subtly. - Describing a tone or manner that suggests or implies something without stating it directly. - Talking about a style of communication that is suggestive or allusive rather than explicit.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a way of suggesting or implying something indirectly.
- 2Both words refer to a style of communication that is suggestive or allusive rather than explicit.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a tone or manner of speaking that implies something without stating it directly.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Insinuative is less common than intimating and may be considered more formal or literary.
- 2Connotation: Insinuative can have a negative connotation, implying manipulation or deceit, while intimating is more neutral.
- 3Intensity: Insinuative can be more forceful or deliberate in its suggestion, while intimating is often more subtle.
Remember this!
Insinuative and intimating are synonyms that both describe a way of suggesting or implying something indirectly or subtly. However, insinuative is less common and may have a negative connotation, while intimating is more neutral and versatile in its usage. Insinuative can be more forceful or deliberate in its suggestion, while intimating is often more subtle.
