1. Make an indirect suggestion; intimate by a hint
   "She hinted at her dissatisfaction with the proposal";
   - suggest

1. An indirect suggestion
   "not a hint of scandal ever touched her";
   - intimation, breath
    
2. A piece of advice or information given to help someone
   "The teacher gave us some hints on how to solve the problem";
   - clue
    
3. An indication of potential opportunity
   "he got a hint on the stock market";
   - tip, lead, steer, wind
    
4. A slight but appreciable amount
   "this dish could use a hint of garlic";
   - touch, tinge, mite, pinch, jot, speck, soupçon, smack
    
5. A just detectable amount
   "a hint mockery in her manner";
   - trace, tint, suggestion
    
6. A small piece of useful advice or information
   "She gave me a helpful hint for solving the puzzle";
   - tip, pointer

Derived forms: hints, hinting, hinted

Type of: convey, counsel, counseling [US], counselling [Brit, Cdn], direction, guidance, indicant, indication, proffer, proposition, small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity, suggestion

Encyclopedia: Hint