inkling

[ˈɪŋklɪŋ]

inkling Definition

a slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint.

Using inkling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inkling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I had an inkling that she was lying.

• Example

  He gave me an inkling of what was to come.

• Example

  She didn't have the slightest inkling of what he was planning.

inkling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for inkling

• suspicion
• intuition
• sense
• notion
• idea

Phrases with inkling

• have an inkling

  to have a slight idea or suspicion about something

  Example

  I have an inkling that he's going to propose tonight.

• without an inkling

  without any knowledge or suspicion of something

  Example

  She walked into the surprise party without an inkling of what was waiting for her.

• give someone an inkling

  to give someone a hint or clue about something

  Example

  He gave me an inkling of what the new project would be about.

Origins of inkling

from Middle English 'yngkiling', meaning 'whispering, murmuring'

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Summary: inkling in Brief

'Inkling' [ˈɪŋklɪŋ] refers to a slight knowledge or suspicion, often used in phrases like 'have an inkling' or 'give someone an inkling.' It can also be used in phrases like 'without an inkling,' meaning without any knowledge or suspicion of something. Synonyms include 'suspicion,' 'intuition,' and 'sense.'