# tinted

/ˈtɪntɪd/ (US) · /tˈɪntɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/tinted
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

having a small amount of color added to it, often to protect from sunlight or for style.

For teachers: having a slight amount of color or shade added; often describes glass treated with a film to reduce light transmission.

## Examples

- He wears tinted glasses even when he is indoors.
- The celebrity arrived in a limousine with tinted windows to avoid being seen by the waiting photographers.
- The architect specified tinted glass for the south-facing facade to minimize solar heat gain while maintaining a sleek, modern aesthetic for the office tower.

## Usage notes

- Often used as a participial adjective; typically precedes the noun it modifies.

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