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tint
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- pronunciation:
- tInt
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a variety or shade of a color.
- synonyms:
- cast, hue, shade, tone
- similar words:
- chroma, color
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definition 2: |
a pale or light color, often made by adding white; delicate hue.
- synonyms:
- paste
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definition 3: |
a hint or trace of a color; tinge.
pink with a yellow tint- synonyms:
- tinge
- similar words:
- hint, soupçon, suggestion, tincture, touch, trace
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definition 4: |
a dye or coloring for the hair.
- similar words:
- colorant, coloring, dye
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definition 5: |
in engraving, the effect of shading produced by fine lines.
- synonyms:
- hatching
- similar words:
- shading
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related words: |
cast, hue, pigment |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
tints, tinting, tinted |
definition: |
to add a color or tint to, esp. a pale or delicate color.
The drapes were tinted yellow.She tints her hair red.- synonyms:
- color, dye, tincture
- similar words:
- stain, tinge, tone
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related words: |
pigment |
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derivation: |
tinter (n.) |
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