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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary in·sin·u·ate (-at·ed ; -at·ing) ETYMOLOGY Latin insinuatus, past participle of insinuare, from in- + sinuare to bend, curve, from sinus curve DATE 1529 transitive verb 1. a. to introduce (as an idea) gradually or in a subtle, indirect, or covert way insinuate doubts into a trusting mind b. to impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply I resent what you're insinuating 2. to introduce (as oneself) by stealthy, smooth, or artful means intransitive verb 1. archaic : to enter gently, slowly, or imperceptibly : creep 2. archaic : to ingratiate oneself Synonyms: see introduce , suggest English Etymology insinuate 1526 (implied in insinuation), from L. insinuatus, pp. of insinuare "bring in by windings and curvings, wind one's way into," from in- "in" + sinuare "to wind, bend, curve," from sinus "a curve, winding." Sense of "to introduce tortuously or indirectly" is from 1647. Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 insinuate in·sinu·ate / in5sinjueit / verb1. to suggest indirectly that sth unpleasant is true 暗示,旁敲侧击地指出(不快的事) SYN imply :
▪ [V that] The article insinuated that he was having an affair with his friend's wife. 文章含沙射影地点出他和朋友的妻子有染。 ▪ [VN] What are you trying to insinuate? 你拐弯抹角想说什么？ an insinuating smile 暗示的微笑 2. [VN] ~ yourself into sth (formal, disapproving) to succeed in gaining sb's respect, affection, etc. so that you can use the situation to your own advantage 钻营；活动: In the first act, the villain insinuates himself into the household of the man he intends to kill. 在第一幕中,恶棍混进了他企图谋杀的男子的家庭。 3. [VN +adv. / prep.] (formal) to slowly move yourself or a part of your body into a particular position or place (使)缓慢进入；慢慢伸入: She insinuated her right hand under his arm. 她悄悄把右手插到他胳膊底下。 Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus-11th Edition v. Function: verb 1 Synonyms: INTRODUCE 6, fill in, insert, intercalate, interject, interpolate, interpose, throw in 2 Synonyms: SUGGEST 1, connote, hint, imply, intimate Related Words: ascribe, impute Contrasted Words: affirm, assert, aver, avouch, avow, declare, profess; air, broach, express, state, voice 3 to introduce (as oneself) by stealthy, smooth, or artful means FF1C;insinuated himself into the confidence of othersFF1E; Synonyms: edge in, foist, infiltrate, work in, worm Related Words: insert, intercalate, interject, interpolate, interpose, introduce Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged in·sin·u·ate \ə̇nˈsinyəˌwāt, usu -ād.+V\ verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Latin insinuatus, past participle of insinuare, from in- in- (II) + sinuare to bend, curve, from sinus curve, fold — more at sinus transitive verb 1. a. : to introduce (as an idea or point of view) stealthily, slyly, or artfully : convey in a subtle, indirect, or covert way : instill imperceptibly < cautiously insinuating doubts of his guardian's probity into the mind of the boy > < these fears craftily insinuated by enemy propaganda > b. : to impart or communicate with artful indirect wording or oblique reference and without direct or forthright expression : hint , imply < Newman says of a gentleman that … he never … insinuates evil which he dare not say out — Sir A.T.Quiller-Couch > 2. [Medieval Latin insinuatus, past participle of insinuare, from Latin] Roman & civil law : to register or file for registration (as a will or a gift) 3. : to introduce (as oneself) by stealthy, smooth, or artful means < insinuating himself into the confidence of the villagers > < gently the cat insinuated himself into the snug corner between the chairs > broadly : to introduce gradually or without fuss and turmoil < as time went on saner ideas insinuated themselves into the minds of the members > 4. obsolete : to draw or attract (as the mind) to something or to a course by artful or indirect means 5. : to push, work, or introduce slowly, carefully, or by a roundabout way < cautiously insinuating herself into the crowd > < insinuate a car through traffic > intransitive verb 1. archaic : enter gently, slowly, or imperceptibly : creep , wind , flow 2. archaic : to ingratiate oneself : obtain access subtly Synonyms: see suggest |
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