verb
adumbrate
Adumbrate (verb) means to hint that something will happen, without saying so clearly.
verb
1
To hint that something will happen, without saying so clearly.
2
To describe something only roughly, without going into detail.
3
To hide something, or cast a shadow over it.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin adumbrātus (“represented in outline”), from adumbrāre (“cast a shadow on”), from umbra (“shadow”).
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What is the meaning of adumbrate?
"adumbrate" (verb) means to hint that something will happen, without saying so clearly.
What is another word for adumbrate?
Other words for "adumbrate" include outline, intimate, sketch, insinuate.
What is the opposite of adumbrate?
The opposite of "adumbrate" is reveal.
What are the different meanings of adumbrate?
"adumbrate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To hint that something will happen, without saying so clearly; 2. To describe something only roughly, without going into detail; 3. To hide something, or cast a shadow over it.
