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Definition of tinge

tinge

/tɪndʒ/
tinge
Plural:tinges
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Adjective:tinged
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Past Simple:tinged
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Past Participle:tinged
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Present Participle:tingeing
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tinge Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A slight trace or faint degree of a color.

Example

"The white petals of the flower had a delicate pink tinge along the edges."

2

A slight trace or admixture of a feeling, quality, or flavor.

Example

"She spoke about her childhood home with a slight tinge of nostalgia."

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• verb

1

To color slightly; to impart a faint tint or hue to something.

Example

"The setting sun tinged the clouds with a warm golden glow."

2

To affect or modify slightly with a particular quality, emotion, or characteristic.

Example

"His excitement over the promotion was tinged with anxiety about the added responsibilities."

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• Rhymes for tinge

• Nearby Words

tinfoil
tinfoil barb
ting
tinge
tingle
tingly
tininess

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Latin tingere ('to dye, stain, or moisten'), which is also the root of the English words 'tincture' and 'tint'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tinge. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tinge
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