Synonyms

intimated

American

[in-tuh-mey-tid] / ˈɪn təˌmeɪ tɪd /

adjective

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

the simple past tense and past participle of intimate.

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Etymology

Origin of intimated

intimate ² ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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He intimated he has "14-15" players in mind to start the game but will use the matches versus New Zealand and Costa Rica to decide his first tournament team.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

He looks like a walking ad for the designer Todd Snyder, and it’s also intimated that he’s bisexual.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

The local police union meanwhile intimated that Smith’s Dec. 8 resignation was timed to duck further questioning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

Sindy Sidhu from Warrington said she now felt too intimated to try other spas after her negative experience.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2024

Diana intimated that this would be a different parting from any they had ever yet known.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

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