Synonyms & related words for intimation

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of intimation — including inkling, hint, insinuation, innuendo, allusion, indication. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to intimation

Explore words related to intimation — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include intimating, insinuator, forewarning, insinuate, monition, intimated, insinuative, notification. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for intimation

Common synonyms for intimation include inkling, hint, insinuation, innuendo, allusion, indication, implication, suggestion — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does intimation come from?

The word intimation breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root intim-, from Latin intimus (“innermost”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.