υπαινιγμός — meaning in English

English meaning

• allusion noun An indirect reference to something — a person, event or work — that the audience is expected to recognise without it being named outright.
• innuendo noun An indirect or hinted remark, often with a sexual or critical meaning, that is not stated outright.
• nuance noun A subtle difference or shade of meaning, feeling, or tone.

Senses

υπαινιγμός is used for these senses in English:

• allusion An indirect reference; a hint; a reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned.
• innuendo A derogatory hint or reference to, or (often sexual) insinuation about, a person or thing.

Related Greek words