Insinuative

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Insinuative \In*sin"u*a*tive\, a. [Cf. F. insinuatif.]
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     1. Stealing on or into the confidence or affections; having
        power to gain favor. "Crafty, insinuative, plausible men."
        --Bp. Reynolds.
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     2. Using insinuations; giving hints; insinuating; as,
        insinuative remark.
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