Tint

/tɪnt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A slight coloring or shade.

The artist added a soft tint of blue to the sky in her painting.

A color mixed with white to create a lighter version.

The pale tint of pink on the walls made the room feel warmer.

verb

To color or shade something with a slight color.

She decided to tint her hair a rich chestnut color.

To add a slight color to a liquid or mixture.

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.

To have flair or style.

She really tints her outfits with those accessories.

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

He likes to tint his presentations with humor.