What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
tints
Example
The artist used different tints of blue to create a calming effect. [tints: noun]
Example
She tinted her hair with a light brown color. [tinted: verb]
tinge
Example
There was a tinge of pink in the sky as the sun set. [tinge: noun]
Example
His voice had a tinge of sadness when he spoke about his past. [tinge: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Tints is more commonly used in technical or artistic contexts, while tinge is more commonly used in everyday language to describe emotions or feelings.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between tints and tinge?
Neither tints nor tinge is particularly formal or informal, and both can be used in a variety of contexts with different levels of formality.
