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hint

[hint] / hɪnt /
NOUN
indication; suggestion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advice announcement clue evidence idea implication impression information inkling intimation mention notion reference reminder scent sign suspicion symptom taste tinge trace warning whiff whisper wink wrinkle
STRONG
adumbration allusion communication connotation denotation glimmering help inference innuendo insinuation iota lead notice observation omen pointer print signification smattering telltale tip tip-off token
WEAK
flea in ear word to wise
Antonyms
STRONGEST
information lot
STRONG
heedlessness neglect
VERB
suggest; indicate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advise allude to broach imply inform mention refer to remind touch on
STRONG
acquaint adumbrate angle apprise coax connote cue drop expose fish foreshadow impart infer insinuate intimate leak make point prefigure press prompt recall shadow signify solicit spring whisper wink
WEAK
bring up give an inkling jog memory let it be known let out of bag put flea in ear say in passing tip off tip one's hand
Antonyms
STRONG
conceal halt hide leave alone prevent refuse stop withhold

Example Sentences

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The actor, 86, finds the revelation delightful, triggering a hint of whimsical glee reminiscent of Gandalf himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

If top financial executives hint the worst has yet to come for private credit, shares of financial companies could be hit hard, writes my colleague, Paul La Monica.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Yet the report also gave a strong hint about why people are searching for stability: The job hunt today can be grueling.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

There’s also an underlying hint of sweetness, which cools down even the hottest of meals.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Her name was Mrs. Drysdale, and she had gentle eyes that drooped down just a hint at each corner, giving her a sweet, doelike appearance.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan