Synonyms of innuendos

innuendos

noun

variants or innuendoes

plural of innuendo

as in insinuations

a slyly or subtly derogatory remark

repeatedly made innuendos regarding his opponent's business dealings but feigned innocence when called upon to substantiate them

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insinuations
• imputations
• suggestions
• slanders
• libels
• insults
• aspersions
• smears
• indignities
• slurs
• epithets
• slights
• intimations
• digs
• hints
• affronts
• inklings

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of innuendos

All the trappings of rage—the non-descriptive mentions of drug intake, the unspecified sadness, the shock-rock innuendos—are unshakeable. — Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026

Yes, a few zingers hit their target, and some sly innuendoes tap into He-Man’s gay following. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 3 June 2026

The clash unfolds with comedic innuendos as both models inadvertently start to flirt with the same man, Charlie, the owner of the location where the photoshoot for the brand takes place. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026

But in many ways, the plot comes second to the silly jokes, innuendos, and songs. — Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 27 Dec. 2025

So please, please, please grab your espresso and cookies because the superstar singer is serving a short-and-sweet holiday special filled with beautiful gowns, showstopping performances, cheeky innuendos and cameos from stars like Chappell Roan, Shania Twain, Quinta Brunson and many more. — Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025

Her latest album also included several songs with cheeky innuendos. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 4 Dec. 2025

The latter song definitely required a bit of a disclaimer from Kylie, as the buzzy lyrics are full of innuendos about Travis’ — ahem — package. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2025

Produced before the rigid censorship of Hollywood’s Hays Code, The Old Dark House is much more explicit than horror films in the years to follow, dripping with provocations and innuendos, with a daring sensibility befitting a director whose own personal life flew in the face of convention. — Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025