Definition of insinuation Insinuation

/ɪnsɪˌnjuejˈʃʌn/ - [insinyueyshun] - in•sin•u•a•tion

We found 12 definitions of insinuation from 5 different sources.

What does insinuation mean?

Noun Plural: insinuations
insinuation - an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
		innuendo
		implication an accusation that brings into intimate and usually incriminating connection
insinuation - the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments; "she refused to use insinuation in order to gain favor"
		ingratiation

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insinuation (Noun)
The act or process of insinuating; a creeping, winding, or flowing in.
insinuation (Noun)
The act of gaining favor, affection, or influence, by gentle or artful means; — formerly used in a good sense, as of friendly influence or interposition.
insinuation (Noun)
The art or power of gaining good will by a prepossessing manner.
insinuation (Noun)
That which is insinuated; a hint; a suggestion or intimation by distant allusion.

insinuation (n.)
The act or process of insinuating; a creeping, winding, or flowing in.
insinuation (n.)
The act of gaining favor, affection, or influence, by gentle or artful means; -- formerly used in a good sense, as of friendly influence or interposition.
insinuation (n.)
The art or power of gaining good will by a prepossessing manner.
insinuation (n.)
That which is insinuated; a hint; a suggestion or intimation by distant allusion; as, slander may be conveyed by insinuations.