noun

tint

tihnt

Tint (noun) means a slight or pale shade of a color. Example: “The sky had a pink tint just before sunrise.”

noun

A slight or pale shade of a color.

"The sky had a pink tint just before sunrise."

"Her hair had a faint reddish tint in the sunlight."

verb

To give something a slight coloring; to dye lightly.

"She tinted the icing a pale blue."

"He had the car windows tinted to block the sun."

How to use tint

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA light shade of color, or to add one.

Common mistake

In color theory, a "tint" specifically means a color lightened with white — a "shade" means the opposite, darkened with black.

Easily confused with

shade → hue →

Common pairings

a tint of window tint tinted glass

Word forms

tinted past tense, tints plural, tints singular

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Etymology

Altered from the older word "tinct," influenced by French teinte, ultimately from Latin tinctus, "dyed."

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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Rhymes for tint

int mint pint dint hint lint print flint skint stint glint Clint

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tint” mean?

The word “tint” means a slight or pale shade of a color. In plain terms, a light shade of color, or to add one.

How do you pronounce “tint”?

“Tint” is pronounced tihnt (/tɪnt/ in IPA).

How do you use “tint” in a sentence?

Here is “tint” used in a sentence: “The sky had a pink tint just before sunrise.”

What part of speech is “tint”?

Depending on how it is used, “tint” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “tint” come from?

The word “tint” comes from Latin. Altered from the older word "tinct," influenced by French teinte, ultimately from Latin tinctus, "dyed.".

How many meanings does “tint” have?

“Tint” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a slight or pale shade of a color.

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