tinge

UK: tɪndʒ | US: tɪndʒ

Definition

  1. n. a slight trace of color, flavor, or feeling

  2. vt. to add a small amount of color, flavor, or quality to something

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Etymology

Derived from Latin tingere ("to dye, moisten"), which passed into Old French as teindre before entering Middle English as tingen. The word retained its core sense of adding a subtle color or quality, reflecting its Latin root's focus on coloring or staining. Unlike many Latin-derived words, "tinge" did not compound further in English, preserving its simplicity.

Examples

  1. The sunset left a pink tinge on the clouds.

  2. Her voice carried a tinge of sadness.

  3. He tinged the water with blue dye for the experiment.

  4. There was a tinge of jealousy in his remark.

  5. The artist tinged the sketch with hints of gold.