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Webster 1913 Edition

Adj.

Winding, creeping, or flowing in, quietly or stealthily; suggesting; winning favor and confidence insensibly.

Milton.

His address was courteous, and even

insinuating

Prescott.

ppr.

Creeping or winding in; flowing in; gaining on gently; hinting.

Tending to enter gently; insensibly winning favor and confidence.

insinuating