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insinuating

/ɪnˈsɪn.ju.eɪ.tɪŋ/

Translations

insinuatingadjective

more insinuating

Comp.

most insinuating

Super.

/ɪnˈsɪn.ju.eɪ.tɪŋ/

insinuantQui laisse entendre de façon indirecte et désagréable; se dit surtout d’un ton, d’un regard ou de remarques.

His insinuating remarks made everyone uncomfortable.

Ses remarques insinuantes ont mis tout le monde mal à l'aise.

Additional translations

insinuantQui cherche à gagner la faveur d’autrui par des manières subtiles ou insinuantes.

Synonyms

insinuatingnoun

/ɪnˈsɪnjueɪtɪŋ/

/ɪnˈsɪnjuˌeɪtɪŋ/

Gerund: the act or process of insinuating; treated as an uncountable noun.

insinuationEmploi soutenu.

Their constant insinuating of doubt eventually eroded the team's confidence.

Leur insinuation constante du doute a fini par éroder la confiance de l'équipe.

insinuateverb

insinuating

Gerund

insinuated

Past Simple

insinuated

Past Participle

insinuating

Gerund

/ɪnˈsɪn.ju.eɪt/

insinuerSens indirect, souvent péjoratif : laisser entendre avec malveillance ou sous-entendre.

She insinuated that he was not to be trusted.

Elle a insinué qu’on ne pouvait pas lui faire confiance.

s'insinuerS’installer ou se glisser progressivement dans un groupe, une situation ou des faveurs.

He managed to insinuate himself into the group by offering to help with their project.

Il a réussi à s'insinuer dans le groupe en proposant son aide pour leur projet.

Additional translations

insinuerSens concret ou figuré : introduire progressivement, subtilement.

Synonyms

Definitions

insinuatingadjective

Suggesting or hinting something bad or reprehensible in an indirect and unpleasant way.

His insinuating remarks made everyone uncomfortable, as they seemed to imply something sinister about the situation.

Gaining favor or acceptance by subtle or artful means.

Her insinuating charm won over the skeptical audience, making them more receptive to her ideas.

insinuatingnoun

The act or process of insinuating; a subtle or indirect suggestion or implication.

Their constant insinuating of doubt eventually eroded the team's confidence.

insinuateverb

To suggest or hint something bad or reprehensible in an indirect and unpleasant way.

She insinuated that he was not to be trusted.

To maneuver oneself into a position of favor or acceptance by subtle manipulation.

He managed to insinuate himself into the group by offering to help with their project.

To insert, introduce, or cause to enter gradually, subtly, or stealthily.

The politician insinuated his ideas into the public discourse over time.