1
: a slight staining or suffusing shade or color
2
: an affective or modifying property or influence : touch
a tinge of guilt
tinged; tingeing or tinging
ˈtin-jiŋ 
1
a
: to color with a slight shade or stain : tint
b
: to affect or modify with a slight odor or taste
2
: to affect or modify in character
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Examples of tinge in a Sentence
Noun
showing a tinge of color
dark hair with reddish tinges
Verb
The ink tinged his fingers blue.
just slightly tinge the frosting with yellow food coloring to give it a lemony look
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
Complementing those age-old features are large-format contemporary artworks, tinges of brass and gold metal, and pops of vibrant color on the pillows and rug.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
Their latest effort coincides with the 35th anniversary of Undercover, known for its blend of streetwear and high fashion, tinged with subversive elements.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
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Noun
With gratitude comes a profound tinge of guilt in knowing the hardships others have endured — the ravaging of more than 20,000 acres and displacement of tens of thousands.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
Complementing those age-old features are large-format contemporary artworks, tinges of brass and gold metal, and pops of vibrant color on the pillows and rug.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
Verb
But relief was also tinged with worry as many spoke of rebuilding their homes, feared that fighting may continue anyway and expressed sadness that the truce came too late for many victims.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
Their latest effort coincides with the 35th anniversary of Undercover, known for its blend of streetwear and high fashion, tinged with subversive elements.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Tinge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tinge. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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