tinted
UK: ˈtɪntɪd | US: ˈtɪntɪd
adj. slightly colored or shaded
vt. (past tense of tint) added a small amount of color to something
The word tinted derives from tint, which entered English in the early 18th century from Latin tinctus (dyed, stained), via Italian tinta (color). The root tint originally referred to a delicate or diluted color, often applied to glass, fabrics, or paintings. The suffix -ed marks it as a past participle, indicating the action of adding color. The word’s evolution reflects a focus on subtle coloration rather than bold hues.
The car windows were lightly tinted to reduce glare.
She wore sunglasses with tinted lenses.
The artist tinted the sketch with soft watercolors.
The morning sky was tinted pink at dawn.
Old photographs often appear sepia-tinted due to aging.