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Webster 1913 Edition

Adj.

[Cf. F.

insinuatif

Stealing on or into the confidence or affections; having power to gain favor.

“Crafty, insinuative, plausible men.”

Bp. Reynolds.

Using insinuations; giving hints; insinuating;

as,

insinuative

remark

Adj.

Stealing on the affections.

insinuative ‎(comparative more insinuative, superlative most insinuative)