tint

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tint  /ˈtɪnt/ ? Meaning of "tint"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
  2. (v) color lightly

Synonym(s)

tincture, tone, tinct, tinge, touch

Derived Word(s)

tinter, tinting

Usage(s):

  1. His exasperation with Anakin has a paternal tint.
  2. To the uninformed, reddish pink hue in tuna and a bright white tint in hamachi yellowtail are freshness and quality indicators.
  3. Cruder preparations have a brownish tint and are heavier; these spores tend to clump together and drop to the ground, making them less effective terror weapons.

Quotes

  1. Kidman said the baby looked like Urban with "a bit of a reddish tint" in her hair.
    on Aug 6, 2008 By: Nicole Kidman Source: Newsweek

  2. "Johnny Damon had so much tint in his car, I couldn't see it," Sheffield said with a laugh. "Maybe it was my glasses, I don't know."
    on Apr 29, 2008 By: Gary Sheffield Source: Washington Post

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