Indistinctly prophetic; SYN. foreshadowing, prefigurative.

In computing, a method of reducing the effects of aliasing in the appearance of outline fonts. Hinting makes use of a series of priorities so that noticeable distortions, such as uneven stem weight, are corrected. PostScript Type 1 and TrueType fonts are hinted.

1. Winning favor and confidence by imperceptible degrees; ingratiating
2. Tending gradually to cause doubt, distrust, or change of outlook often in a slyly subtle manner

In a foreshadowing manner; in a sketchy manner

In an indicative manner, so as to show