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

In the new campaign, nods to the geometric symbol are recurrent and span from literal expressions as seen on a knitted sweater, to subtler ones, as hinted by a red pouch held by a talent. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 14 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

Granduciel has hinted that the band may have something bigger on the way. — Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 9 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

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