Tint (Noun)
Meaning 1
A just detectable amount; "he speaks French with a trace of an accent"; "a hint mockery in her manner"; "a tint of glamour".
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Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
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Meaning 2
A quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color; "after several trials he mixed the shade of pink that she wanted".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The artist carefully selected a tint of blue to match the color of the sky in her painting.
- She chose a tint of purple for her wedding dress that complemented her skin tone.
- The interior designer recommended a tint of beige for the walls to create a warm atmosphere.
- The makeup artist applied a tint of peach to the model's cheeks to give her a natural glow.
- The painter mixed a tint of green to capture the subtle hue of the foliage in the landscape.
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Meaning 3
A dye for coloring the hair.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The stylist applied a subtle tint to enhance the natural color of her hair.
- She decided to try a bold new tint for her hair, a vibrant shade of red.
- The hair tint was specifically formulated to be gentle on damaged locks.
- After years of using permanent dyes, she switched to a semi-permanent tint for a lower maintenance option.
- The salon offered a wide range of hair tints, from natural-looking shades to bold, fashion-forward colors.