implying

word · lemma: imply

/ˌɪmˈpɫaɪɪŋ/
im-PLY-ing
/ɪmplˈaɪɪŋ/
im-PLY-ing

Definition

Saying something in an indirect way or suggesting something without stating it clearly. "Implying" is the continuous form, meaning someone is currently suggesting something indirectly.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used in formal or neutral contexts. Common with verbs like 'are you implying that...?' or 'she's implying...'. Implies subtlety; not as strong as 'state' or 'say'. Can be negative if seen as manipulative.

Spanish: insinuando - sugiriendoPortuguese (BR): insinuando - sugerindoPortuguese (PT): insinuando - sugerindoChinese (Simplified): 暗示（正在说或做） - 意味着Chinese (Traditional): 暗示（正在說或做） - 意味著Hindi: संकेत कर रहा है - इशारा कर रहा हैArabic: يُلمِّح - يشيرBengali: ইঙ্গিত দিচ্ছে - পরোক্ষভাবে বলছেRussian: намекает - подразумеваетJapanese: ほのめかしている - 暗示しているVietnamese: ngụ ý - ám chỉKorean: 암시하고 있다 - 넌지시 말하고 있다Turkish: ima ediyor - üstü kapalı söylüyorUrdu: اشارہ کر رہا ہے - بالواسطہ کہہ رہا ہےIndonesian: mengisyaratkan - menyiratkan

Example Sentences

Are you implying that I made a mistake?

basic

He is implying that he knows the answer.

basic

I wasn't implying anything—I just asked a question.

natural

By implying I was late, he made me feel guilty.

natural

She kept implying that something was wrong.

basic

People keep implying that we should change the plan, but no one says it directly.

natural