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

Avoiding a court case also helped keep the the reason behind their breakup a mystery, though both have since hinted that the burden of fame and the constant pressure of being in the spotlight were more than the couple could bear. — Francesca Pellegrini, Vanity Fair, 8 Aug. 2026

David Harbour hinted that his new show with Millie Bobby Brown is for Hopper and Eleven fans. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026

But as the lyric hinted, that agility was fueled by pressure as much as style. — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 7 Aug. 2026

Payton has pointed several times throughout the offseason to the need for a more consistent run game, and has even hinted that Davis Webb’s promotion to play-caller could bring new and productive ideas on the ground. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026

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