tinge

[tɪndʒ]

tinge Definition

• 1. a slight trace or degree of color, flavor, or some other quality
• 2. to color slightly

Using tinge: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tinge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  There was a tinge of sadness in her voice.

• Example

  The sky had a tinge of pink as the sun set.

• Example

  The tea was tinged with a hint of lemon.

• Example

  Her cheeks were tinged with pink.

tinge Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tinge

• hint
• trace
• dash
• smattering
• tingle

Antonyms for tinge

• whit
• lot
• whole

Phrases with tinge

• tinge of regret/remorse

  a slight feeling of regret or remorse

  Example

  He felt a tinge of regret for not accepting the job offer.

• tinge of jealousy

  a slight feeling of jealousy

  Example

  She couldn't help but feel a tinge of jealousy when she saw her ex with someone else.

• tinge of sarcasm

  a slight tone of sarcasm

  Example

  There was a tinge of sarcasm in his voice when he said that.

Origins of tinge

from Old English 'tyne', meaning 'color'

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Summary: tinge in Brief

The term 'tinge' [tɪndʒ] refers to a slight trace or degree of color, flavor, or some other quality. It can be used as a noun or verb, and often describes a subtle change or influence, such as 'The sky had a tinge of pink as the sun set.' 'Tinge' can also be used in phrases like 'tinge of regret,' 'tinge of jealousy,' and 'tinge of sarcasm,' which denote slight feelings or tones.