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

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell remained hospitalized on Monday as team officials hinted that the standout defender was recovering from a scary injury suffered a day earlier. — David K. Li, NBC news, 2 Nov. 2026

Three years ago, in a Q&A with Deadline’s Dominic Patten about his bestselling memoir and a desire to do King Lear, the constantly working Stewart hinted a more projects on screen, stage and possibly page to come. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026

As hinted in the account’s new bio, these are intended to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the company, which was founded by Michele Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Trump has strongly hinted (and CNN has reported) that the United States and Israel could escalate the war with Iran after the midterm elections, potentially sending oil prices higher. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2026

Gosling’s romantic partner Eva Mendes hinted Thursday that something was in the works. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026

Ashton hinted that the family might take a trip during the school break. — Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026

On Sunday, October 25, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung hinted that Minaj could become the new White House Press Secretary. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 26 Oct. 2026

Cooley, meanwhile, hinted that even smiling or chatting with teammates can take him out of that preferred mindset. — Jesse Granger, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2026