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.

Other Word Forms

quasi-intimated adjective
unintimated adjective

Etymology

Origin of intimated

intimate ² ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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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

“He actually intimated that he might not be able to do it this year,” Winston says of the comedian and former “Daily Show” host.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 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

Asked how much money he’s raised, Foster intimated that a ballpark figure would become evident as players started to trickle in through the transfer portal.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024

When the cheering had died down, Napoleon, who had remained on his feet, intimated that he too had a few words to say.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell

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