Word Meaning

Meaning of insinuation

- The act or process of insinuating; a creeping, winding, or flowing in.
- 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.
- The art or power of gaining good will by a prepossessing manner.
- That which is insinuated; a hint; a suggestion or intimation by distant allusion; as, slander may be conveyed by insinuations.

Crossword clue for insinuation

- Allusion
- Dig in southern island nation, collecting uranium
- Implication
- Indirect suggestion
- Innuendo
- Sly suggestion
- Subtle suggestion
- Unpleasant suggestion or hint