Tint — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈtint/

Meaning & Definition of Tint

Tint (noun)

  1. a usually slight or pale coloration, hue
  2. any of various lighter or darker shades of a color, tinge
  3. a variation of a color produced by adding white to it and characterized by a low saturation with relatively high lightness

Tint (verb)

  1. to impart or apply a tint to, color

Tint (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished

    "her eyes have a greenish tint"

    similar: cast, color, hue, shade, tincture, tinge, tone
    related: overtone, undertone, primary color, secondary color, tertiary color, brightness, chroma, chromaticity, contrast, lightness, saturation, value, coloration, coloring, colorway, pigmentation
    near: achromatism

Tint (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give color or a different color to

    "if you tint that blue paint with this yellow paint, you should get a nice shade of green"

    similar: bepaint (archaic), color, dye, paint, pigment, stain, tincture, tinge
    related: brighten, lighten, darken, embrown, tone (down), checker, dapple, daub, fleck, marble, mottle, pattern, polychrome, speck, speckle, streak, striate, stripe, variegate
    opposite: decolorize
    near: blanch, bleach, whiten

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Tint

The most common words with a similar meaning to Tint:

Archaic: bepaint
cast, color, hue, shade, tincture, tinge, tone, dye, paint, pigment, stain

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Tint

Words with the opposite meaning of Tint:

decolorize

Related Words for Tint

overtone, undertone, primary color, secondary color, tertiary color, brightness, chroma, chromaticity, contrast, lightness, saturation, value, coloration, coloring, colorway, pigmentation, brighten, lighten, darken, embrown, tone (down), checker, dapple, daub, fleck, marble, mottle, pattern, polychrome, speck

Near Antonyms of Tint

achromatism, blanch, bleach, whiten

Word Forms of Tint

Inflections: tinted, tinting, tints

Derived words: tinter (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Tint

alteration of earlier tinct, from Latin tinctus act of dyeing, from tingere to tinge

First known use: 1717

Frequently Asked Questions about Tint

What does "Tint" mean?

"Tint" means a usually slight or pale coloration, hue. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a usually slight or pale coloration, hue. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Tint"?

Other words for "Tint" include cast, color, hue, shade, tincture, tinge, tone and bepaint. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Tint" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Tint"?

There are 47 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Tint". Common alternatives include cast, color, hue, shade, tincture, tinge, tone, bepaint, dye and paint.

What is the opposite of "Tint"?

Antonyms of "Tint" include decolorize. Near antonyms include achromatism, blanch, bleach and whiten.

How do you use "Tint" in a sentence?

Examples of "Tint" in a sentence: "her eyes have a greenish tint"; "if you tint that blue paint with this yellow paint, you should get a nice shade of green".

Is "Tint" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Tint" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Tint"?

"Tint" is pronounced /ˈtint/.

What is the origin of the word "Tint"?

"Tint" comes from alteration of earlier tinct, from Latin tinctus act of dyeing, from tingere to tinge. First known use: 1717.