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tint

[tɪnt]

tint Definition

  • 1a shade or variety of color
  • 2a slight or pale coloration
  • 3a color created by adding white to a hue

Using tint: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tint" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The artist used a tint of blue to create the sky.

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    The walls were painted with a light tint of yellow.

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    She added a tint of pink to the frosting.

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    The car windows have a dark tint.

tint Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for tint

Phrases with tint

  • a slight feeling of sadness mixed with pleasure when you think about things that happened in the past

    Example

    The old photograph brought back a tint of nostalgia for the good old days.

  • a slight touch of amusement or comedy

    Example

    The comedian's jokes had a tint of humor that made the audience laugh.

  • a slight feeling of doubt or mistrust towards someone or something

    Example

    There was a tint of suspicion in her voice when she asked about his whereabouts.

Origins of tint

from Latin 'tingere', meaning 'to dye'

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Summary: tint in Brief

The term 'tint' [tɪnt] refers to a shade or variety of color, often created by adding white to a hue. It can also denote a slight or pale coloration. Examples include 'The artist used a tint of blue to create the sky.' and 'The walls were painted with a light tint of yellow.' 'Tint' extends into phrases like 'tint of nostalgia,' implying a slight feeling of sadness mixed with pleasure, and 'tint of humor,' denoting a slight touch of amusement or comedy.

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