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

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

The co-creators had already hinted that after season 1, the subsequent installments would take the action back to 1935 and 1908, as the creature awakens from his sleep cycle every 27 years. — Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 22 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

Nick Pope has been omitted from every matchday squad under Jaissle and the head coach has hinted that the 34-year-old can leave, given Lukas Hornicek and Ewen Jaouen are set to be first- and second-choice goalkeepers. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that this could be his last year playing professional soccer, after what’s been a record-breaking career. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Coach Jeff Hafley hinted that Sieler likely won’t participate in any of Miami’s preseason. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026

Spencer hinted that her next installment of the Lost Women series might look at Hollywood. — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026

While Romy and Michele may still be in business together, Sorvino hinted that romance could be on the horizon for the longtime best friends. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026