noun
suggestion
A faint sign or trace of something.
Her voice carries a suggestion of sadness despite her smile.
Etymology
Suggestion can mean putting an idea before the mind. A faint trace suggests a quality without displaying it fully or unmistakably.
More examples
- The tea has a suggestion of mint.
- A suggestion of pink colors the morning sky.
- There are faint suggestions of a smile around his mouth.
Forms
suggestion · suggestions