tint
gb/tˈɪnt/ us/tˈɪnt/
A2
English
~ 8900
árnyalat, színezet, színez, hajszínező, hajat színez, színárnyalat, raszter
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
a tint of [color] in [something]
The water had a faint green tint from the algae.
Az algáktól a víznek halvány zöldes árnyalata volt.
The sky still held a warm pink tint after the sun went down.
Az ég napnyugta után is meleg rózsaszínes árnyalatú volt.
Her glasses give everything a slight yellow tint.
The old photograph has developed a brownish tint over the years.
The sauce had a red tint from the tomatoes.
Learner examples
The water had a blue tint.
A víznek kékes árnyalata volt.
Her hair has a red tint in the sun.
A haja a napon vöröses árnyalatú.
The glass has a light green tint.
The photo has a yellow tint now.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say "a little color" instead of "a tint" in contexts like describing glass or water. "A tint" is more natural when talking about a slight, even color in something, especially glass, photos, or liquids.
Meaning
slight trace of color
Collocations
a slight tint
|blue tint
|pink tint
|a tint of color
|with a tint of
|natural tint
Synonyms
shade (Often refers to a specific variation of a color; "tint" usually suggests a lighter or more delicate amount of color.)
Antonyms
colorlessness (Describes the complete lack of color, while a tint is the presence of a small amount of color.)
Themes
art
|appearance
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A small amount of color that changes how something looks, usually in a soft or light way.
A slight amount or shade of color that influences how something looks, often in a subtle or delicate way.
B1
2
színez
A2
Usage pattern:
to tint [something] [color]
They decided to tint the car windows to reduce the glare.
Úgy döntöttek, hogy besötétítik az autó ablakait, hogy csökkentsék a vakító fényt.
The stylist will tint your hair a shade darker for winter.
A fodrász télre egy árnyalattal sötétebbre színezi a hajadat.
You can tint the photo slightly to give it a warmer look.
The artist chose to tint the water with a hint of blue.
Many people tint their eyebrows to match their hair color.
Learner examples
We will tint the car windows.
Be fogjuk sötétíteni az autó ablakait.
She wants to tint her hair red.
Vörösre szeretné színezni a haját.
He tinted the photo to make it warmer.
The sun can tint your skin a little darker.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "paint" instead of "tint" for glass or photos (e.g. "paint the windows"), but "tint" is used when some transparency or the original look remains. They may also overuse "dye" where a light change is meant; "tint" is better for a gentle color change.
Meaning
add slight color to something
Collocations
tint the windows
|tint the glass
|tint her hair
|tint the photo
|lightly tint
|tint the edges
Synonyms
dye (Often suggests a stronger or more permanent color change, while "tint" usually means a lighter or more subtle change.)
Antonyms
bleach (Means to remove color from something, which is the opposite of adding color by tinting.)
Themes
art
|appearance
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To add a little color to something so it is not completely plain or clear.
To give something a light or slight color, often while keeping it partly transparent or close to its natural appearance.
NOUN
B1
3
hajszínező
B1
Usage pattern:
a tint for [someone]'s hair
She used a soft chestnut tint to cover her grey hairs.
Lágy gesztenyebarna hajszínezőt használt, hogy elfedje az ősz hajszálait.
The hairdresser suggested a semi-permanent tint instead of a full dye.
A fodrász tartós hajfesték helyett féltartós hajszínezőt javasolt.
This tint will wash out after about ten shampoos.
He chose a darker tint to give his hair more depth.
The salon offers both full color and gentle tints.
Learner examples
She bought a tint for her hair.
Vett egy hajszínezőt a hajára.
The tint will wash out in a few weeks.
A hajszínező néhány hét alatt kimosódik.
I like this brown hair tint.
The salon used a light tint on his hair.
Common mistake:
Learners often use only "hair dye" and do not realize "tint" can refer specifically to a gentler, often semi-permanent hair color. In salons and product labels, "tint" frequently suggests a softer color change than a full dye.
Meaning
cosmetic product for coloring hair
Collocations
apply a tint
|a brown tint
|semi-permanent tint
|hair tint
|color and tint
Synonyms
dye (General word for a substance that colors hair; "tint" often suggests a lighter, less drastic, or semi-permanent color change.)
Antonyms
natural (Refers to hair that has not been colored with any product, which contrasts with hair treated with a tint.)
Themes
appearance
|beauty
|daily life
|body
|health
|daily_life
Definition
A hair-color product that changes your hair color a little, often not forever.
A cosmetic hair dye, especially one that gives hair a gentle, subtle, or semi-permanent color change.
VERB
B2
4
hajat színez
B1
Usage pattern:
to tint [someone]'s hair [color]
I'm going to the salon to have them tint my hair a warm brown.
Elmegyek a fodrászszalonba, hogy meleg barna árnyalatúra színezzék a hajamat.
She gets her roots tinted every six weeks.
Hathetente színezteti a hajtövét.
They tinted his hair just enough to hide the grey without changing his look too much.
The stylist suggested tinting her eyebrows to match her new hair color.
He decided to tint his hair instead of doing a full bleach and color.
Learner examples
I want to tint my hair dark brown.
Sötétbarnára szeretném színezni a hajamat.
She tints her hair every two months.
Kéthavonta színezi a haját.
The hairdresser will tint your hair today.
They tinted his hair to hide the grey.
Common mistake:
Learners may say "paint my hair" or only "dye my hair" in all situations. "Tint my hair" is more natural when talking about a softer, less dramatic color change, especially in salon contexts.
Meaning
slightly color hair with product
Collocations
tint my hair
|tint your roots
|tint her eyebrows
|tint the grey
|professionally tinted
Synonyms
dye (General term for coloring hair; "tint" often suggests a lighter, softer, or less permanent color treatment.)
Antonyms
bleach (Means to remove or greatly lighten color in hair, which is opposite to adding color by tinting.)
Themes
appearance
|beauty
|daily life
|body
|health
|daily_life
Definition
To color hair with a hair product, usually for a soft or not very strong color change.
To color someone's hair using a cosmetic tint, usually to achieve a gentle, subtle, or semi-permanent change.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
5
színárnyalat
B2
raszter
C1
Usage pattern:
a [percentage] tint of [color]
Use a 20% tint of black for the background to keep the text readable.
Használj 20%-os fekete színárnyalatot a háttérhez, hogy a szöveg jól olvasható maradjon.
The designer added a light blue tint behind the icons to make them stand out.
A tervező világoskék színárnyalatot tett az ikonok mögé, hogy jobban kiemelkedjenek.
In this chart, each bar has a different tint of the same base color.
Set the panel fill to a 15% tint of gray for a softer look.
Learner examples
The designer used a light gray tint.
A tervező világosszürke árnyalatot használt.
We printed the logo with a 30% blue tint.
A logót 30%-os kék árnyalattal nyomtattuk ki.
Please add a soft tint behind the text.
Each box has a different tint of red.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse "tint" in this technical sense with general "color" and not understand that it often refers to a percentage of a base color in design or printing software.
Meaning
light color area in design/printing
Collocations
10% tint
|screen tint
|background tint
|solid tint
|apply a tint
Synonyms
tone (In design, can also mean a variation of a color; "tint" here specifically refers to a lighter version or a percentage of a solid color.)
Antonyms
solid color (A full-strength, non-percentage color, as opposed to a lighter percentage tint of that color.)
Themes
technology
|art
|design
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definition
In design or printing, a flat area of light color, often shown as a part (like 20%) of a strong color.
In design, printing, or imaging, a uniform area of lighter color, often expressed as a percentage of full color strength.
Grammar
Dictionary form
tint
IPA
GB/tˈɪnt/
US/tˈɪnt/
Syllables & stress
tint (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (tint)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: tint
- Plural: tints
Verb
- Base: tint
- 3rd Person Singular: tints
- Present Participle: tinting
- Past: tinted
Word family
Forms
tints
noun
tinting
verb
tinted
verb
Negative and opposite forms
untinted
adjective
Expressions
a tint of
1/ə tˈɪnt əv/
fixed phrase
a small amount of color
Used to say there is a little of a color in something, not a strong or full color.
Examples
- There was a tint of blue in the evening sky.
- The cream has a tint of pink that makes the skin look warm.
- His voice had a tint of frustration, though he tried to sound calm.
rose-tinted glasses
1/ɹˈoʊz tˈɪntɪd ɡlˈæsɪz/
idiom
overly positive, unrealistic view
To see something as better than it really is and not notice the bad parts.
Examples
- Looking back on his childhood through rose-tinted glasses, he forgets how hard it really was.
- Tourists often see the city through rose-tinted glasses and ignore its serious problems.
- She views their past relationship with rose-tinted glasses and remembers only the good times.
tinted glass
1/tˈɪntɪd ɡlˈæs/
fixed phrase
glass made with added color
Glass that has color added to it to make it darker or to block some light or heat.
Examples
- The building uses tinted glass to cut down on cooling costs.
- Tinted glass in car windows helps protect the seats from sun damage.
- We chose tinted glass for the balcony doors to keep the room cooler.
tinted moisturizer
1/tˈɪntɪd mˈɔɪst͡ʃɚˌaɪzɚ/
fixed phrase
face cream with light color
A face cream that not only gives moisture to the skin but also adds a little color, like very light makeup.
Examples
- She uses a tinted moisturizer instead of a heavy foundation.
- Tinted moisturizer is perfect for days when you want a natural look.
- This tinted moisturizer has SPF to protect your skin from the sun.
tinted windows
1/tˈɪntɪd wˈɪndoʊz/
fixed phrase
windows with darkened glass
Car or building windows with glass that is made darker so less light and heat come in and people cannot see in clearly.
Examples
- The car has tinted windows to keep the interior cool.
- Many office buildings use tinted windows to reduce glare from the sun.
- He waved from behind the tinted windows of the limousine.