hint Sentence Examples
- The faint hint of lavender filled the air, evoking a sense of tranquility.
- His subtle hint towards her feelings left her feeling flustered.
- The coach gave a subtle hint to the players, hoping to spark their motivation.
- The detective noticed the hint of blood on the suspect's shoe, providing a crucial clue.
- The aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the streets, offering a tantalizing hint of culinary delights.
- She could feel the hint of a blush creeping up her cheeks as he complimented her.
- The professor dropped a hint during the lecture, preparing students for the upcoming exam.
- The hint of a shadow behind the curtains sparked a moment of unease in the darkened room.
- The detective followed the hint of a lead, hoping it would unravel the mystery.
- The faint hint of smoke in the air indicated that a fire had recently occurred.
hint Meaning
hint (n)
an indirect suggestion
a slight indication
a slight but appreciable amount
a just detectable amount
an indication of potential opportunity
hint (v)
drop a hint; intimate by a hint
hint (v. t.)
To bring to mind by a slight mention or remote allusion; to suggest in an indirect manner; as, to hint a suspicion.
hint (v. i.)
To make an indirect reference, suggestion, or allusion; to allude vaguely to something.
hint (n.)
A remote allusion; slight mention; intimation; insinuation; a suggestion or reminder, without a full declaration or explanation; also, an occasion or motive.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hint
Synonyms:
- flicker
- key
- nod
- overtone
- feeling
- whiff
- foreboding
- token
- insinuation
- evidence
- symptom
- notion
- inference
- innuendo
- glimmer
- premonition
- prompt
- tip
- denotation
- assistance
- presentiment
- scent
- guidepost
- inspiration
- signal
- allusion
- pointer
- foretaste
- intuition
- telltale
- mention
- wind
- hunch
- implication
- breath
- wink
- harbinger
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
FAQs About the word hint
an indirect suggestion, a slight indication, a slight but appreciable amount, a just detectable amount, an indication of potential opportunity, drop a hint; int
clue,indication, suggestion, cue, inkling, glimpse, intimation,idea, lead, sign
solution,solution, answer,answer,
The faint hint of lavender filled the air, evoking a sense of tranquility.
His subtle hint towards her feelings left her feeling flustered.
The coach gave a subtle hint to the players, hoping to spark their motivation.
The detective noticed the hint of blood on the suspect's shoe, providing a crucial clue.
