Tint: meaning, definitions and examples

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tint

 

[ tɪnt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

painting

A shade or variety of color; a tinge.

Synonyms

hue, shade, tone

Examples of usage

  • The artist mixed different tints to create a unique color palette.
  • She added a tint of blue to the painting to make it more vibrant.
Context #2 | Noun

glass

A protective film applied to car windows to reduce glare and heat.

Synonyms

coating, film

Examples of usage

  • The tint on the car windows helped keep the interior cool during hot days.
  • Many people opt for a darker tint for more privacy while driving.
Context #3 | Verb

glass

To apply a shade or color to something.

Synonyms

color, dye, shade

Examples of usage

  • They decided to tint the windows of their house for a more modern look.
  • She tinted the glass with a soft pink color to match the decor.

Translations

Translations of the word "tint" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tinta

🇮🇳 टिंट

🇩🇪 Farbton

🇮🇩 warna

🇺🇦 відтінок

🇵🇱 odcień

🇯🇵 色合い

🇫🇷 teinte

🇪🇸 tinte

🇹🇷 ton

🇰🇷 색조

🇸🇦 صبغة

🇨🇿 odstín

🇸🇰 odtieň

🇨🇳 色调

🇸🇮 odtenek

🇮🇸 tónn

🇰🇿 түсі

🇬🇪 ფერი

🇦🇿 rəng

🇲🇽 tinte

Etymology

The word 'tint' originated from the Latin word 'tingere' meaning 'to dye'. Over time, it evolved to refer to a shade or variety of color. In the 17th century, 'tint' was used in the context of painting to describe subtle variations in color. Later on, it also became associated with the application of protective films on glass surfaces. Today, 'tint' continues to be used in both artistic and practical settings.

See also: tinted, tinting, tints.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,110, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.