Vocabulary : Insinew to Insinuative

Insinew : To strengthen, as with sinews; to invigorate.
Insinewed : of Insinew
Insinewing : of Insinew
Insinuant : Insinuating; insinuative.
Insinuate : To introduce gently or slowly, as by a winding or narrow passage, or a gentle, persistent movement. ;; To introduce artfully; to infuse gently; to instill. ;; To hint; to suggest by remote allusion; -- often used derogatorily; as, did you mean to insinuate anything? ;; To push or work (one's self), as into favor; to introduce by slow, gentle, or artful means; to ingratiate; -- used reflexively. ;; To creep, wind, or flow in; to enter gently, slowly, or imperceptibly, as into crevices. ;; To ingratiate one's self; to obtain access or favor by flattery or cunning.

Insinuated : of Insinuate
Insinuating : of Insinuate ;; Winding, creeping, or flowing in, quietly or stealthily; suggesting; winning favor and confidence insensibly.
Insinuatingly : By insinuation.
Insinuation : The act or process of insinuating; a creeping, winding, or flowing in. ;; 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. ;; The art or power of gaining good will by a prepossessing manner. ;; That which is insinuated; a hint; a suggestion or intimation by distant allusion; as, slander may be conveyed by insinuations.
Insinuative : Stealing on or into the confidence or affections; having power to gain favor. ;; Using insinuations; giving hints; insinuating; as, insinuative remark.

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