Insinuated Meaning in English
word · lemma: insinuate
ˌɪnˈsɪnjueɪtɪd
in-SIN-yoo-ay-tid
ɪnsˈɪnjuːˌeɪtɪd
in-SIN-yoo-ay-tid
Definition
To suggest or hint something in an indirect way, often something unpleasant or negative.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal or semi-formal contexts. Common collocations: 'insinuate that,' 'insinuate something about.' Usually refers to negative or critical implications. Be careful not to confuse with 'state' (direct) or 'imply' (broader meaning).
Spanish: insinuarPortuguese (BR): insinuarPortuguese (PT): insinuarChinese (Simplified): 暗示Chinese (Traditional): 暗示Hindi: संकेत करनाArabic: ألمحBengali: ইঙ্গিত দিয়েছে - ঘুরিয়ে বলেছেRussian: намекнул - намекала - намекалиJapanese: ほのめかしたVietnamese: ám chỉKorean: 암시했다 - 넌지시 말했다Turkish: ima etti - üstü kapalı söylediUrdu: اشارہ کیا - گول مول بات کیIndonesian: menyindir - menyiratkan
Example Sentences
He insinuated that I was lying.
basic
She insinuated trouble at work.
basic
They insinuated that something was wrong.
basic
Are you saying I did it, or merely insinuating it?
natural
He never said it directly but clearly insinuated that she was to blame.
natural
People thought he insinuated something about the management during that meeting.
natural