inkling (ˈɪŋklɪŋ
)
Definitions
noun
- a slight intimation or suggestion; suspicion
Word Origin
C14: probably from inclen to hint at; related to Old English incaSynonyms
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suspicion,
idea,
hint,
suggestion,
notion,
indication,
whisper,
clue,
conception,
glimmering,
intimation,
faintest or foggiest idea
Usage examples
Wesley knew him well, but as he approached, his face showed no inkling of recognition.
, BEHINDLINGS (2002)Having got an inkling of this, Laloo is unlikely to stand for the Lok Sabha elections.
India Today (1997)The first inkling of change was a rumour that began circulating about the beginning of the new year.
Globe and Mail (2003)Obviously no one had the slightest inkling how things were going to turn out.
Sun, News of the World (2002)He soon had an inkling that it was going to take some considerable time.
, JOSIAH WEDGWOOD: Entrepreneur to the Enlightenment (2004)