gentlehints
nounUK /ˈdʒɛntl hɪnts/
US /ˈdʒɛntəl hɪnts/
Gentle hints are soft clues that help you figure something out without telling you the answer.
The teacher gave us gentle hints about the answer so we could solve the puzzle ourselves.
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2. Small, polite pieces of advice given to help someone improve.
My coach offered gentle hints on how to kick the ball better.
3. Quiet signals that something is about to happen.
The cool breeze and falling leaves were gentle hints that autumn had arrived.
4. Kind, indirect reminders to help someone remember something.
Mom left gentle hints on the fridge so I wouldn't forget my lunch.