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Synonyms for insinuative

Grammar : Adj
Spell : in-sin-yoo-eyt
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈsɪn yuˌeɪt

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Définition of insinuative

Origin :
  • 1520s, from Latin insinuatus, past participle of insinuare "to throw in, push in, make a way; creep in, intrude, bring in by windings and curvings, wind one's way into," from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + sinuare "to wind, bend, curve," from sinus "a curve, winding." Sense of "to introduce tortuously or indirectly" is from 1640s. Related: Insinuated; insinuating; insinuatingly.
  • adj insinuating
Example sentences :
  • A voice, which was unctuous and insinuative, emanated from the figure.
  • Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • The little poet was as insinuative and volcanic (by turns) as ever.
  • Extract from : « The Grandchildren of the Ghetto » by Israel Zangwill
  • The contractor had caught no sign revealing whether his insinuative words were having effect.
  • Extract from : « The Walking Delegate » by Leroy Scott
  • They form an agreeable contrast to the chaos of oppressive learning of the time, and have an insinuative air about them.
  • Extract from : « History of the Jews, Vol. V (of 6) » by Heinrich Graetz
  • "I don't deny there are plenty of ghosts about," he answered with insinuative deference.
  • Extract from : « The King of Schnorrers » by Israel Zangwill
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