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  1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Insinuate
  2. a. Winding, creeping, or flowing in, quietly or stealthily; suggesting; winning favor and confidence insensibly.
  3. adj. calculated to please or gain favor
  4. Winding, creeping, or flowing in, quietly or stealthily; suggesting; winning favor and confidence insensibly. Milton. His address was courteous, and even insinuating. Prescott.
  5. Winding, creeping, or flowing in, quietly or stealthily;suggesting; winning favor and confidence insensibly. Milton.His address was courteous, and even insinuating. Prescott.
  6. j:100 v introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner v give to understand s calculated to please or gain favor