The Open Dictionary

intimation

noun

UK/ˌɪn.tɪˈmeɪ.ʃᵊn/
US/ˌɪn.t̬əˈmeɪ.ʃᵊn/

Definitions of intimation noun

  1. Countable

    The act of indicating one's thoughts or desires indirectly, or something that makes something apparent in this manner.

    • Her mention of possibly resigning was an intimation that she was not content with her current job.

    • The look on his face was an intimation of his utter surprise at the proposal.

    • The closing of the letter carried an intimation that they may have further announcements soon.