noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   That part of a painting, engraving etc. which is neither fully dark nor fully light.
2. 2
   The shade itself; neither the darkest nor the lightest in a composition.

   "a demi-tint to colour my hair"

Synonyms

All synonyms

burrchiselingcross hatchingengravingetchingglass cutting

Etymology

Borrowed from French demi-teinte, or demi- + tint.

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