Hinted Meaning in English
word · lemma: hint
ˈhɪnɪd/, /ˈhɪntəd/, /ˈhɪntɪd
HIN-tid
hˈɪntɪd
HIN-tid
Definition
Said or suggested something indirectly, without stating it clearly. Usually used when someone gives a clue or a subtle sign about something.
Usage & Nuances
Usually more formal or neutral. Often followed by 'that' ("she hinted that...") or an indirect object ("he hinted at a surprise"). Not as direct as 'suggested' or 'told'. Often used when someone communicates subtly.
Spanish: insinuar - dar a entenderPortuguese (BR): insinuar - dar a entenderPortuguese (PT): insinuar - dar a entenderChinese (Simplified): 暗示Chinese (Traditional): 暗示Hindi: संकेत देनाArabic: لَوَّحَ - أشارBengali: ইঙ্গিত দিয়েছিলেন - পরোক্ষে বলেছিলেনRussian: намекнул - дала намёкJapanese: ほのめかした - 示唆したVietnamese: đã ngụ ý - đã ám chỉKorean: 넌지시 말했다 - 암시했다Turkish: ima etti - üstü kapalı söylediUrdu: اشارہ کیا - ہلکا سا کہاIndonesian: menyinggung - memberi isyarat
Example Sentences
She hinted that she wanted a new phone.
basic
He hinted at a big announcement coming soon.
basic
My teacher hinted I should study more.
basic
She never said she was upset, but her tone hinted at it.
natural
He hinted that we should leave before it gets dark.
natural
I hinted about my birthday, hoping they'd remember.
natural