Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inkling
noun
/ˈɪŋklɪŋ/
Definition
A slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint.
Examples
- She had an inkling that he was hiding something from her.
- He felt an inkling of doubt about the plan.
- After the meeting, I got an inkling of what was to come.
Meaning
An inkling is a vague idea or indication about something. It often refers to a feeling that suggests something might be true, even if it’s not completely clear.
Synonyms
- Hint
- Suggestion
- Idea
- Suspicions
- Notion
