noun

tinge

tihnj

Tinge (noun) means a small trace of colour, or by extension, of any quality. Example: “A tinge of pink coloured the evening sky.”

noun

A small trace of colour, or by extension, of any quality.

"A tinge of pink coloured the evening sky."

"There was a tinge of envy in his praise."

verb

To add a slight trace of colour or quality to something.

"Regret tinged her memory of that summer."

How to use tinge

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA faint trace of colour or feeling mixed into something else.

Easily confused with

tint → twinge →

Common pairings

a tinge of sadness tinged with a tinge of colour

Word forms

tinged past tense, tinges plural, tinge plural, tinged plural, tinges singular, tinged singular, tinge singular, tingest singular, tingedst singular, tingeth singular

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Etymology

From Latin tingere, "to dip or colour" — the same root as "tincture" and "tint".

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for tinge

Inge singe hinge binge twinge fringe cringe syringe

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tinge” mean?

The word “tinge” means a small trace of colour, or by extension, of any quality. In plain terms, a faint trace of colour or feeling mixed into something else.

How do you pronounce “tinge”?

“Tinge” is pronounced tihnj (/tɪnd͡ʒ/ in IPA).

How do you use “tinge” in a sentence?

Here is “tinge” used in a sentence: “A tinge of pink coloured the evening sky.”

What part of speech is “tinge”?

Depending on how it is used, “tinge” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “tinge” come from?

The word “tinge” comes from Latin. From Latin tingere, "to dip or colour" — the same root as "tincture" and "tint".

How many meanings does “tinge” have?

“Tinge” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small trace of colour, or by extension, of any quality.