insinuatingly

• Adverbe décrivant une parole ou une attitude qui suggère quelque chose de désagréable ou d'indirect, souvent avec subtilité ou ruse. Implique une manière progressive et cachée d'insinuer une idée ou un doute.

An adverb describing speech or behavior done in a manner that suggests something unpleasant or indirect, often with subtlety or slyness. It implies a gradual, underhanded way of introducing an idea or doubt.

1. In a suggestive or indirect mannerC2formal

   In a way that suggests something unpleasant or improper without stating it directly.

   de manière insinuante

   • He spoke insinuatingly about her motives, implying she had ulterior reasons.
   • She smiled insinuatingly, hinting at a secret she knew.
   • The politician insinuatingly suggested that his opponent was corrupt.

   Synonymesimplicitlyindirectlyobliquelysuggestively

   Antonymesbluntlyfranklyopenly