Antonyms for intimated


Grammar : Verb
Spell : in-tuh-meyt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɪn təˌmeɪt


Definition of intimated

Origin :
  • 1630s, "closely acquainted, very familiar," from Late Latin intimatus, past participle of intimare "make known, announce, impress," from Latin intimus "inmost" (adj.), "close friend" (n.), superlative of in "in" (see in- (2)). Used euphemistically in reference to women's underwear from 1904. Related: Intimately.
  • verb suggest; tip off
Example sentences :
  • The city-pent, as we have intimated, must take this season largely on faith.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Mr Verloc intimated in a throaty, veiled murmur that he was no longer young.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • Lady Augusta intimated stiffly that she had not the honour of the baronet's acquaintance.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • He was, as I have intimated, a person of lofty demeanour, with a vein of high seriousness.
  • Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • As much was intimated by several observant townspeople who passed him.
  • Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • The little procession arranged itself as Louise had intimated.
  • Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim
  • “I see but one way to settle this difficulty,” he intimated.
  • Extract from : « A Breath of Prairie and other stories » by Will Lillibridge
  • She had intimated that he was a coward in not seeing his fiancee and telling her the truth.
  • Extract from : « The Woman-Haters » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • He had come to Paris to find her, he had found her—in our conversation he had intimated as much.
  • Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Then he intimated that he had rather wait and think it over a little while.
  • Extract from : « Cap'n Eri » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

Synonyms for intimated

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