Definition & Meaning of "intimation"in English

Intimation

a subtle suggestion or hint about something

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

intimations

Examples

The politician's speech contained subtle intimations about potential policy changes in the near future.

the indirect conveying of what one thinks or wants to say

Examples

Her intimation of dissatisfaction was clear, even though she never said it directly.

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