barest hint

Frequency: 6.50.8 per million words

used to describe the smallest possible sign or indication of something

barestADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

hint

Examples (10)

  • He showed not even the barest hint of emotion.
  • There wasn't the barest hint of a breeze on that hot summer day.
  • The detective searched for the barest hint of evidence, but found nothing.
  • Her smile lacked even the barest hint of warmth.
  • The sauce had just the barest hint of garlic, making it perfect.
  • The report was written to be objective, without the barest hint of personal bias.
  • If there had been the barest hint of danger, we would have left immediately.
  • Did you see the barest hint of recognition in his eyes?
  • The painting captured the landscape without the barest hint of artificiality.
  • I hope there won't be even the barest hint of trouble at the event.