Pronunciation: /tɪndʒ/
noun a slight trace or degree of color, feeling, or quality
A1 The sunset had a tinge of pink in the sky.
A2 She added just a tinge of salt to the soup for flavor.
B1 There was a tinge of sadness in her voice as she spoke about her past.
B2 The painting had a tinge of mystery that captivated viewers.
C1 His smile had a tinge of arrogance that put people off.
C2 The music had a tinge of melancholy that resonated with the audience.
verb to tint or color slightly
A1 The artist tinged the painting with a hint of blue.
A2 She tinged her cheeks with a touch of blush before going out.
B1 The sunset tinged the sky with shades of pink and orange.
B2 His words were tinged with sadness as he spoke about the loss of his friend.
C1 The author's writing is tinged with a sense of nostalgia and longing.
C2 The music was tinged with a bittersweet melody that moved the audience to tears.
formal The artist added a subtle tinge of blue to the background of the painting.
informal She decided to dye her hair a light tinge of red for the summer.
slang I can't believe he actually bought those sneakers with a neon tinge.
figurative There was a tinge of sadness in her smile as she said goodbye.
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