hinting

[US]/[ˈhɪntɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈhɪntɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (present participle of hint)To suggest something indirectly.; To give clues or suggestions.
n. (general)The act of suggesting something indirectly.
n. (typography)The process of adding small strokes to characters in a font to improve readability.

Phrases & Collocations

hinting at trouble

hinting subtly

hinting around

hinting darkly

hinting gently

hinting suspicion

hinted vaguely

hinting something

hinting indirectly

hinting nervously

Example Sentences

she dropped a subtle hint about wanting a new car.

the detective gave him a crucial hint to solve the mystery.

could you give me a hint? i'm stuck on this problem.

he was hinting at a possible promotion at work.

the recipe offers helpful hints for baking a perfect cake.

i'm just hinting that you might need to study more.

the crossword puzzle gave a vital hint to complete the clue.

she gave a gentle hint about needing to leave soon.

the game master hinted at the location of the treasure.

he was hinting around, trying to get a reaction from her.

the website provides hints and tips for improving your photography.

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