Meaning & Definition of word "Tint"

Tint

/tɪnt/

1. A slight coloring or shade.
- Example: The artist added a soft tint of blue to the sky in her painting.
2. A color mixed with white to create a lighter version.
- Example: The pale tint of pink on the walls made the room feel warmer.

1. To color or shade something with a slight color.
- Example: She decided to tint her hair a rich chestnut color.
2. To add a slight color to a liquid or mixture.
- Example: The juice had a faint tint of orange after she mixed in some mango.

Middle English, from Old French 'tinter' meaning to dye.

rose-tinted glasses:

A perspective that views situations in an overly optimistic way.

tint of color:

A slight color variation.

tinting windows:

Applying a shade to windows to reduce brightness or enhance privacy.

shade:

A variation of color perceived as darker than the original hue.

hue:

A particular shade of a color.

color:

The property of an object that results from the way it reflects light.

Meaning: To have flair or style.

Example Sentence: She really tints her outfits with those accessories.

Meaning: To add a touch of something, usually style or personality.

Example Sentence: He likes to tint his presentations with humor.