No. 10,211 in Swedish

insinuant

Insinuant in Swedish means "insinuating" or "suggesting something indirectly, often with a negative or sly connotation."

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Han gav mig en insinuant blick som antydde att han visste något.
He gave me an insinuating glance that suggested he knew something.
In this sentence, 'insinuant' is used to describe a subtle, suggestive manner or tone in someone's action, specifically a glance, implying something indirectly.
Hans insinuanta kommentarer skapade en obekväm stämning i rummet.
His insinuating comments created an uncomfortable atmosphere in the room.
Here, 'insinuant' describes comments that are subtly implying something potentially negative or provocative, impacting the mood in the environment.
Hon hade ett insinuant leende på läpparna som fick mig att undra vad hon tänkte.
She had an insinuating smile on her lips that made me wonder what she was thinking.
In this sentence, 'insinuant' is used for a smile that suggests there is an underlying thought or implication behind it, prompting curiosity or unease.

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