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What is another word for Tint? – 163 Tint Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    hue color shade tone dye pigment tinge stain coloration discoloration undertone overtone cast complexion chroma saturation value intensity brightness darkness lightness paleness richness depth warmth coolness glow radiance luminance sheen luster glaze finish coating paint varnish enamel glimmer sparkle shimmer shine gloss polish patina.

    Meaning of Tint

    The primary meaning of the word "tint" is a small amount of a color, especially one added to something to give it a particular hue.

    Definitions

    • A small amount of a color, especially one added to something to give it a particular hue.
    • A faint or slight impression of a quality or feeling.
    • To give something a particular hue or color, especially by adding a small amount of a color to it.

    Etymology of Tint

    The word "tint" originated from the Old French word "teint", which is derived from the verb "teindre", meaning "to dye".
    The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe a small amount of a color or a faint impression of a quality or feeling.

    Example Uses

    • The sunset had a beautiful tint of pink and orange.
    • She added a tint of red to her hair to give it a richer color.
    • The room had a faint tint of sadness, as if it had been unused for a long time.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    monochrome grayscale neutral colorless transparent clear invisible opaque solid vibrant bold bright intense saturated pure unmixed unadulterated unaltered unchanged uniform consistent homogeneous monotonous dull muted subdued washed-out faded bleached weakened diminished.

    Related Nouns

    color hue shade tone dye pigment paint varnish enamel glaze finish coating film layer texture surface appearance aspect look image impression sensation perception quality characteristic attribute property feature.

    Related Verbs

    color dye paint stain tint shade tone hue glaze finish coat varnish enamel apply add mix blend combine merge fuse unify alter change modify adjust regulate control manipulate.

    Related Adjectives

    colored dyed painted stained tinted shaded toned hued glazed finished coated varnished enameled bright vibrant bold intense saturated pure rich deep warm cool pale weak faint subtle slight gradual gentle soft smooth.