intimated

[ in-tuh-mey-tid ]

adjective

1. made known indirectly; hinted or implied:

   It's the intimated aggression that's so offensive in the headline “Shareholders seize control of floundering corporation.”

   Whether because of my persuasive manner or the intimated suggestion that I regarded him as a progressive, he pounded the table in agreement.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of intimate ²( def ).

Other Words From

• qua·si-in·ti·mat·ed adjective
• un·in·ti·mat·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of intimated¹

intimate ²( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

Law secretaries have a daily and intimate window into a judge’s work, and indeed often do the lion’s share of case research and the drafting of written opinions.

From ProPublica

Because it really is the opportunity to build this direct intimate relationship with our audience.

From Digiday

Smartphones are the most intimate device for most people, and they must be tracker-free by default.

From Fortune

If the city eventually went with a different company – say, Berkshire Hathaway, which intimated its interest in bidding on the franchise agreement – then those workers would shift to the new utility.

From Voice of San Diego

Jackson’s foray into audio, and specifically within the erotic genre, is pioneering a new creative frontier for actors creating incredibly intimate experiences for their fans and breaking past the fourth wall.

From Essence.com

Judge Drioux intimated Picasso he was part of a larger gang of criminals who stole the Mona Lisa.

From The Daily Beast

And of those six candidates, only Ernst has intimated that she supports doing away with the agency.

From The Daily Beast

And when asked about his remarks by a white reporter, Thompson intimated he could use such language because he is black.

From The Daily Beast

In a follow up interview with the New York Times, he intimated that Palestinians—all Palestinians—were "not human."

From The Daily Beast

Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas intimated that Hagel may have taken $200,000 from American enemies like North Korea or Iran.

From The Daily Beast

He darted his eyes quickly in her direction, recalling a time before when he had intimated something of the kind.

From Project Gutenberg

As intimated in the text, there has been a difference of opinion as to the place where Cartier spent the winter of 1535-36.

From Project Gutenberg

The chums liked Mark Stratford and they did not believe that he was anywhere near as “sporty” as Burd had intimated.

From Project Gutenberg

Mr. Carr, who had his eyes on the exacting baby, shook his head, and intimated that he was really unable to understand her.

From Project Gutenberg

For, in a confidential letter to Heinsius, whom he could have no motive for deceiving, he intimated his intention very clearly.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• implicit
• implied
• indirect
• unspoken