Insinuating Meaning in English

word · lemma: insinuate

US

ˌɪnˈsɪnjueɪtɪŋ

in-SIN-yoo-ay-ting

UK

ɪnsˈɪnjuːˌeɪtɪŋ

in-SIN-yoo-ay-ting

परिभाषा

Saying something in an indirect way, often to suggest or hint at something negative without stating it directly.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Often used for subtle or sly remarks, especially when someone is hinting at criticism or accusations. Common in formal and informal speech, but context matters—can be seen as rude or manipulative. "Insinuating" is usually used before a noun (insinuating tone, insinuating remark).

• Spanish: insinuando
• Portuguese (BR): insinuando
• Portuguese (PT): insinuando
• Chinese (Simplified): 暗示的
• Chinese (Traditional): 暗示的
• Hindi: इशारा करने वाला
• Arabic: موحٍ
• Bengali: ইঙ্গিতপূর্ণ - কটাক্ষপূর্ণ
• Russian: намекающий - подразумевающий
• Japanese: ほのめかすような - 暗示的な
• Vietnamese: bóng gió - ám chỉ
• Korean: 암시적인 - 넌지시 비추는
• Turkish: ima eden - üstü kapalı
• Urdu: طنزیہ - اشارہ کرنے والا
• Indonesian: menyindir - menyiratkan

उदाहरण वाक्य

He made an insinuating comment about her lateness.

basic

Please stop using that insinuating tone with me.

basic

Her insinuating smile made everyone uncomfortable.

basic

Are you insinuating that I cheated?

natural

His insinuating questions made the meeting tense.

natural

She gave him an insinuating look before leaving the room.

natural