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!
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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
Synonyms for tint
Antonyms for tint
Phrases with tint
a slight feeling of sadness mixed with pleasure when you think about things that happened in the past
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The old photograph brought back a tint of nostalgia for the good old days.
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The comedian's jokes had a tint of humor that made the audience laugh.
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There was a tint of suspicion in her voice when she asked about his whereabouts.
Origins of tint
from Latin 'tingere', meaning 'to dye'
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.
