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tinge

Pronunciation: /tɪn(d)ʒ/

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Definition of tinge

verb (tinges, tinging or tingeing, tinged)

[with object]
  • colour slightly:a mass of white blossom tinged with pink [with object and complement]:towards the sun the sky was tinged crimson
  • permeate or imbue slightly with a feeling or quality:this visit will be tinged with sadness

noun

  • a trace of a colour:there was a faint pink tinge to the sky
  • a slight trace of a feeling or quality: in their sound you’ll find punky tinges and folky tinges

Origin:

late 15th century: from Latin tingere 'to dip or colour'. The noun dates from the mid 18th century

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Tingeing can also be spelled tinging, without an e; both are correct.

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