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insinuate

[ɪnˈsɪnjʊeɪt]

insinuate Definition

  • 1to suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way
  • 2to introduce (oneself or one's ideas) subtly or deviously

Using insinuate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "insinuate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He insinuated that I was lying.

  • Example

    She insinuated herself into the group.

  • Example

    The article insinuates that he is involved in the scandal.

  • Example

    He insinuated his way into the conversation.

insinuate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for insinuate

Antonyms for insinuate

Phrases with insinuate

  • to gain entrance or acceptance into a group or situation by subtle or devious means

    Example

    She insinuated herself into the company by pretending to be someone she wasn't.

  • to ingratiate oneself with someone by flattery or other subtle means

    Example

    He tried to insinuate himself with the boss by complimenting her on her work.

  • to introduce something subtly or deviously into a conversation or situation

    Example

    He tried to insinuate his political views into the discussion.

Origins of insinuate

from Latin 'insinuare', meaning 'to introduce, to creep in'

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Summary: insinuate in Brief

To 'insinuate' [ɪnˈsɪnjʊeɪt] is to suggest something unpleasant or introduce oneself or one's ideas subtly or deviously. It can be used in phrases like 'insinuate oneself into,' meaning to gain entrance or acceptance into a group or situation by subtle or devious means, or 'insinuate something into,' meaning to introduce something subtly or deviously into a conversation or situation.