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

Investigators haven't concluded whether the incident was state-backed or what the motive was, but authorities have strongly hinted that Iran is possibly involved. — Sylvia Hui, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026

During the chat, Mustaine hinted that recordings from the tour may serve as the basis of a future live album. — Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2026

Meiner hinted the city might have to take legal action to settle the bridge issue. — Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

An official release date for the sandals is yet to be determined, but Lopez hinted that there will be multiple versions of the collaboration to come. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

Related Stories Oasis teased dates as far back as their final Wembley show in late September 2025, when Liam Gallagher hinted that there might be more coming in 2026. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

Reid hinted this week that the plan would be to put Benson at left tackle and veteran Jaylon Moore at right. — Jesse Newell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

The Jesse Collins Entertainment trio also teased a few other moments during the live ceremony, confirming both the Charlie’s Angels and Buffy the Vampire Slayer reunions that were hinted in Wednesday’s presenters announcement. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

Walker’s Brian got a beautiful sendoff in the iconic ending scene of the billion-dollar hit, but Fast patriarch Vin Diesel has hinted that Brian could return for the upcoming 11th and final installment. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2026