Tinge

/tɪndʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A slight amount of color, flavor, or quality.

The painting had a tinge of blue that gave it a tranquil feel.

A trace or hint of something.

There was a tinge of sadness in her voice as she spoke.

verb

To color slightly.

She decided to tinge her hair with a bright red shade.

To imbue with a slight quality or character.

His words were tinged with irony, making us question their sincerity.

Middle English, from Old French 'tinge', based on Latin 'tingere' meaning 'to dye'.

tinge of color

A slight color added to something.

tinge of sadness

A slight feeling of sadness.

tint

A shade or variety of color.

tincture

A substance that colors or flavors something.

shading

The degree of darkness in a color.