insinuation

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for insinuation

insinuation 🔊 /ɪnsɪˌnjuejˈʃʌn/

insinuation : වක්‍රෝක්තිය

insinuation : ඉංගිතය

insinuation definition

Noun.

  1. The act or process of insinuating; a creeping, winding, or flowing in.
  2. 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.
  3. The art or power of gaining good will by a prepossessing manner.
  4. That which is insinuated; a hint; a suggestion or intimation by distant allusion; as, slander may be conveyed by insinuations.