tint

[ tint ]

noun

1. a color or a variety of a color; hue.
2. a color diluted with white; a color of less than maximum purity, chromo, or saturation.
3. a delicate or pale color.
4. any of various commercial dyes for the hair.
5. Engraving. a uniform shading, as that produced by a series of fine parallel lines.
6. Also called tint block. Printing. a faintly or lightly colored background upon which an illustration or the like is to be printed.

verb (used with object)

1. to apply a tint or tints to; color slightly or delicately; tinge.

tint

/ tɪnt /

noun

1. a shade of a colour, esp a pale one
2. a colour that is softened or desaturated by the addition of white
3. a tinge
4. a semipermanent dye for the hair
5. a trace or hint

   a tint of jealousy in his voice

6. engraving uniform shading, produced esp by hatching
7. printing a panel of colour serving as a background to letters or other matter

verb

1. tr to colour or tinge
2. tr to change or influence slightly

   his answer was tinted by his prior knowledge

3. intr to acquire a tint

Derived Forms

• ˈtinter, noun

Other Words From

• non·tinted adjective
• over·tint verb
• over·tint noun
• re·tint verb (used with object)
• un·tinted adjective
• well-tinted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of tint¹

First recorded in 1710–20; variant of tinct

Word History and Origins

Origin of tint¹

C18: from earlier tinct

Example Sentences

The sets are lightweight, BPA- and phthalate-free and stain-resistant — no more orangey-brown tint to the cutlery after a few meals.

From Los Angeles Times

In his research, Beyelia found that the primer used to prep the tank when it was completed in October 1952 had an orange tint.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2023, I started noticing the gray tint off in the distance.

From Los Angeles Times

Rare Beauty, known for liquid blush and lip tint that have had viral success on social media, reportedly did net sales of $400m in the 12 months to February.

From BBC

He offered to put a tint on it,” Carney said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• stain