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hint Synonyms
Another word for hint
Choosing another word for hint depends on context, so the 31 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A slight or indirect indication or suggestion.
Usage Example
"The professor dropped a subtle clue about what topics would appear on the final exam."
Strongest
clue
inkling
Strong
intimation
suggestion
indication
allusion
innuendo
whisper
cue
Weak
glimmer
• noun (Context 2)
A very small trace or amount of something.
Usage Example
"The herbal tea had a refreshing trace of peppermint and lemon."
Strongest
trace
touch
dash
Strong
tinge
soupçon
whiff
smidgen
pinch
speck
shade
• verb (Context 3)
To suggest or indicate something indirectly or covertly.
Usage Example
"During the meeting, the director hinted that she might retire at the end of the year."
Strongest
imply
intimate
insinuate
Strong
suggest
allude
indicate
signal
• noun (Context 4)
A small piece of practical information or helpful advice.
Usage Example
"The gardening book is filled with useful hints for growing healthy tomatoes."
Strongest
tip
pointer
Strong
suggestion
guideline
recommendation
clue
Opposites of hint
The opposite of hint shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
abundance
declare
plethora
proclaim
announce
state
profusion
surfeit
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hint. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hint