Synonyms of hinted

hinted 1 of 2

adjective

as in suggested

Related Words

• suggested
• interpreted
• insinuated
• intimated
• unsaid
• untold
• inferred
• undeclared
• unannounced
• implied
• presumed
• construed
• unspoken
• tacit
• unexpressed
• unvoiced
• implicit
• wordless

Dissimilar Words

• explicit
• stated
• express
• evident
• obvious
• apparent
• manifest
• expressed
• plain
• spoken
• voiced
• straightforward
• unmistakable
• blatant
• unambiguous
• unequivocal

hinted

2 of 2

verb

past tense of hint

as in indicated

to convey an idea indirectly

kept hinting that she wouldn't mind an invitation to spend the weekend at their beach house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• indicated
• implied
• suggested
• alluded
• intimated
• referred
• inferred
• mentioned
• pointed
• signaled
• insinuated
• signified
• adverted
• smelled (of)
• signalized
• smacked (of)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• announced
• declared
• proclaimed
• explained
• described
• elucidated
• spelled out
• delineated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hinted

Verb

And during Big Ten media week, Riley once again hinted that the Irish did not live up to their promises or statements. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

In his final remarks before leaving the protest camp at the Jantar Mantar observatory, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke hinted that his party was not going away. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

Detmers is under relatively inexpensive cost control Owner Steve Cohen has already hinted about being less aggressive in free agency this winter, when the guidelines concerning spending in the sport will be rewritten. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Eloise hinted to The Sandgate Guide that avoiding conflict is also the secret to a long life. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

State officials have hinted that the outbreak could be caused by parsley, cilantro, or lettuce, but apparently not Taco Bell’s lettuce. — Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026

Rogers hinted that there wasn’t any drama that led to their breakup. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026

LeBron update During Prime’s broadcast of Monday’s Heat summer league game, NBA insider Chris Haynes said James’ agent Rich Paul hinted that James’ free agent decision could be coming soon. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Eventually, their bond will sour with Raskova using her knowledge of Zoya’s scandalous paternity (Zoya’s father is heavily hinted to be either Brezhnev or a son of Brezhnev) against Irina somehow, until Irina turns the tables on Raskova herself. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 10 July 2026