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tint

Transitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: tintspast: tintedpp: tinteding: tintingcomp: nullsup: null

This word evokes a sense of subtlety and lightness. It suggests a color that is not pure or saturated, but rather a soft variation or a slight infusion of another hue. It is often used in artistic or cosmetic contexts to describe a delicate change rather than a bold transformation. In a technical sense, it refers to the physical modification of light transmission. This creates a feeling of privacy or protection, as seen in automotive or architectural glass, where the goal is to filter the environment without completely blocking the view.

Countable when referring to a specific shade of a color. Uncountable when referring to the general process or material used to darken glass.

Meanings

Noun
[something]

A shade or variety of a color.

"The walls were painted a pale tint of blue."

Noun
[something]

A semi-transparent film applied to glass to reduce light.

"The car windows have a dark tint to keep the heat out."

Transitive Verb
[someone][something]

To color something slightly.

"She decided to tint her hair a subtle shade of red."

Transitive Verb
[something]

To apply a coloring film to a surface.

"The shop offered to tint the windshield of the truck."

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