demitint

Meaning

Noun

  • That part of a painting, engraving, etc. which is neither in full darkness nor full light.
  • The shade itself; neither the darkest nor the lightest in a composition.

Related

Similar words

  • halftint, half tint

Origin

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

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