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

Richardson’s trade request has remained intact throughout training camp and the preseason, but assistant GM Ed Dodds strongly hinted in mid-August that the Colts were intending to keep Richardson. — James Boyd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Nikki will be seeking a password, also hinted via social media, that will change nightly, from guests. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

The State Department has hinted that that funding was a direct quid pro quo for accepting deportees. — Mick Krever, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

The Mean Girls actor, 45, shared a sweaty clip on Instagram from a recent workout and hinted that his General Hospital character, Detective Joe Fitzpatrick, will get some shirtless screen time in the upcoming season. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Mike Berenstain hinted that something new may soon be on the horizon. — Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

In a recent interview with The New York Times, Meghan and Harry’s rep hinted that the move will be short-term. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 24 Aug. 2026

Earlier this season, Mattingly hinted to deploying a six-man rotation, but that may not be the wisest move with a playoff race heating up. — Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

While the defense has hinted that Davis' ghostwriter, Yusef Jah, fictionalized some details and that the defendant wasn't involved in the crime, prosecutors have Jah's name on their witness list. — Michael Ruiz , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026