Synonyms of tint

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noun

ˈtint 

as in shade

a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished

her eyes have a greenish tint

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shade
• color
• hue
• tone
• tinge
• coloration
• tincture
• coloring
• cast
• brightness
• undertone
• contrast
• saturation
• overtone
• chroma
• value
• pigmentation
• chromaticity
• lightness
• primary color
• secondary color
• tertiary color
• colorway

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• achromatism

tint

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verb

as in to paint

to give color or a different color to

if you tint that blue paint with this yellow paint, you should get a nice shade of green

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paint
• color
• stain
• dye
• pigment
• brighten
• tinge
• tincture
• darken
• stripe
• bepaint
• lighten
• tone (down)
• fleck
• marble
• streak
• mottle
• speckle
• pattern
• striate
• dapple
• speck
• polychrome
• variegate
• embrown
• checker
• daub

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bleach
• whiten
• decolorize
• blanch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tint

Noun

After application, its translucent color develops into a rosy tint, unique to every person. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

The multitasking tint keeps dry lips nourished (and never sticky) and leaves a fresh, dewy flush when tapped onto cheeks. — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 1 Oct. 2026

Verb

Manufacturers may restrict use on certain double-pane, low-e, tinted, laminated or insulated glass because absorbing extra solar energy can create thermal stress or void your warranty. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2026

Jennifer Aniston uses Ilia’s True Skin Serum Concealer alongside tinted moisturizers for a glowy complexion. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026