In*sin"u*a`tion (?), n. [L. insinuatio: cf. F. insinuation.]

1. The act or process of insinuating; a creeping, winding, or flowing in.

By a soft insinuation mix'd
With earth's large mass.

2. 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. Sir H. Wotton.

I hope through the insinuation of Lord Scarborough to keep them here till further orders.

3. The art or power of gaining good will by a prepossessing manner.

He bad a natural insinuation and address which made him acceptable in the best company.

4. That which is insinuated; a hint; a suggestion or intimation by distant allusion; as, slander may be conveyed by insinuations.

I scorn your coarse insinuation.

Syn. -- Hint; intimation; suggestion. See Innuendo.

• 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.