insinuating (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪtɪŋ/
Definition
Suggesting or hinting at something unpleasant in an indirect and often devious way.
Examples
She made an insinuating remark about his sudden wealth that left everyone in the room feeling uncomfortable.
The detective grew tired of the suspect's insinuating tone during the interrogation.
He avoided a direct accusation, preferring an insinuating style of questioning to undermine his opponent's credibility.
How to Use insinuating
- an insinuating tone (collocation)
- a way of speaking that sounds suspicious or accusatory — "He spoke in an insinuating tone that made me feel like he knew my secret."
- insinuating remark (collocation)
- a comment that hints at something negative — "She ignored his insinuating remark and continued with the presentation."
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