Collocations with "hint"

21 collocations found

sarcasm8.8
irony8.2
slightest hint

a very subtle clue or indication

slightest8.0
a hint of sweetness

a very small, subtle amount of sweet taste or smell

sweetness8.0
desperation7.5
a hint of sadness

A small, subtle sign of sadness, often in someone's voice or expression.

sadness7.0
merest hint

The smallest suggestion or indication.

merest6.9
a hint of exasperation

A small sign or indication of exasperation, often in someone's voice or expression.

exasperation6.8
occasional hint

a slight or indirect indication or suggestion

occasional6.8
tantalizing hint

a small but tempting clue or suggestion

tantalizing6.8
hint of cynicism

A small, subtle sign or amount of cynicism.

cynicism6.7
a hint of disapproval

a small, indirect sign of disapproval

disapproval6.7
hint of amusement

a small sign or suggestion of amusement

amusement6.5
barest hint

used to describe the smallest possible sign or indication of something

barest6.5
hint of bitterness

A very small sign or amount of bitterness.

bitterness6.5
hint of emotion

a small sign or indication of feeling

emotion6.5
hint of impatience

A small sign or suggestion of impatience.

impatience6.2
hint of an accent

A very slight, barely noticeable accent.

accent6.0
discord6.0
hint of mischief

Refers to a subtle sign of a playful or naughty intention.

mischief5.8
hint darkly

To suggest something unpleasant in an indirect and menacing way.

darkly5.5