4. To push or work (one's self), as into favor; to introduce by slow, gentle, or artful means; to ingratiate; — used reflexively. He insinuated himself into the very good grace of the Duke of Buckingham. Clarendon.
Syn.
— To instill; hint; suggest; intimate.
INSINUATE
In*sin"u*ate, v. i.
1. To creep, wind, or flow in; to enter gently, slowly, or imperceptibly, as into crevices.
2. To ingratiate one's self; to obtain access or favor by flattery or
cunning.
He would insinuate with thee but to make thee sigh. Shak.
To insinuate, flatter, bow, and bend my limbs. Shak.
INSINUATING
In*sin"u*a`ting, a.
Defn: Winding, creeping, or flowing in, quietly or stealthily; suggesting; winning favor and confidence insensibly. Milton. His address was courteous, and even insinuating. Prescott.
INSINUATINGLY
In*sin"u*a`ting*ly, adv.
Defn: By insinuation.
INSINUATION
In*sin"u*a`tion, n. Etym: [L. insinuatio: cf. F. insinuation.]