intimation — an indirect or subtle suggestion; a hint
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an indirect or subtle suggestion; a hint
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntɪˈmeɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 암시, 넌지시 비춤, 은근한 징조
Korean pronunciation: 인티**메이**션
Example Sentences
- The dark clouds were the first intimation of the approaching storm.
- My mom's raised eyebrow was a clear intimation that I had forgotten to do the dishes again.
- There was no intimation in his letter that he planned to quit his job.
intimation
NOUN//ˌɪntɪˈmeɪʃən//
an indirect or subtle suggestion; a hint
암시, 넌지시 비춤, 은근한 징조
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Origin
From Latin 'intimare' meaning 'to put forth, announce, or make known.' The word originally conveyed the idea of bringing something close or making it familiar, like sharing a secret in close confidence.
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“The dark clouds were the first intimation of the approaching storm.”
“My mom's raised eyebrow was a clear intimation that I had forgotten to do the dishes again.”
“There was no intimation in his letter that he planned to quit his job.”
“The teacher's gentle cough was an intimation for the noisy students to quiet down.”
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