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:
- hunch
- assistance
- key
- overtone
- signal
- inference
- token
- scent
- intuition
- innuendo
- wink
- presentiment
- mention
- breath
- tip
- premonition
- pointer
- allusion
- feeling
- insinuation
- denotation
- wind
- prompt
- glimmer
- nod
- harbinger
- symptom
- telltale
- inspiration
- implication
- whiff
- evidence
- foretaste
- flicker
- notion
- guidepost
- foreboding
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
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.
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, suggestion,indication, cue, suspicion, sign, glimpse,idea, intimation, inkling
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.
