tint

noun
UK: /tɪnt/
US: /tɪnt/

  1. A small amount of color.

    1. The window had a blue tint to reduce glare.
    2. The photograph had a sepia tint, giving it an antique appearance.

  2. A slight staining or coloring of something.

    1. She added a tint to her hair to cover the gray.
    2. The sunset cast a warm tint over the entire landscape, creating a beautiful scene.

Synonyms

shade hue color tinge dye tone
tint verb

  1. To give a small amount of color to something.

    1. I want to tint my hair light brown.
    2. She used a special filter to tint the photograph with a vintage look.

  2. To slightly affect or influence something.

    1. His experiences often tint his view of the world.
    2. The scandal began to tint the politician's reputation, affecting his approval ratings.
tint adjective

  1. Having a small amount of color.

    1. The wall has tint of pale green.
    2. She chose a tint shade of lipstick for a natural look.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tint" in English means: A small amount of color., A slight staining or coloring of something..

The phonetic transcription of "tint" is /tɪnt/ in British English and /tɪnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tint": shade, hue, color, tinge, dye, tone.

Example usage of "tint": "The window had a blue tint to reduce glare.". More examples on the page.