51³Ō¹Ļ

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tinge

[tinj]

verb (used with object)

tinged, tingeing, tinging. 
  1. to impart a trace or slight degree of some color to; tint.

  2. to impart a slight taste or smell to.



noun

  1. a slight degree of coloration.

  2. a slight admixture, as of some qualifying property or characteristic; trace; smattering.

    a tinge of garlic; a tinge of anger.

    Synonyms: , , ,

tinge

/ ³ŁÉŖ²Ō»åĻō /

noun

  1. a slight tint or colouring

    her hair had a tinge of grey

  2. any slight addition

ā€œCollins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridgedā€ 2012 Digital Edition Ā© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 Ā© HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to colour or tint faintly

  2. to impart a slight trace to

    her thoughts were tinged with nostalgia

ā€œCollins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridgedā€ 2012 Digital Edition Ā© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 Ā© HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms

  • intertinge verb (used with object)
  • retinge verb (used with object)
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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of tinge1

First recorded in 1470–80, tinge is from the Latin word tingere to dye, color
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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of tinge1

C15: from Latin tingere to colour
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The fact the former South Africa captain, here on commentary duties, felt even the slightest tinge of nervousness after a day of batting domination offers an insight into the cricket psyche of his country.

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It is true that the Strawberry Moon may appear to take on a reddish tinge.

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Its position may mean it takes on an apt reddish tinge because of the way the thicker, lower layer of atmosphere diffracts the light.

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His self-deprecating brand of humor, tinged with a touch of irony, was often apparent in the interviews he conducted for many of his films, confronting former Nazis and collaborators.

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Deborah’s relief is tinged with guilt, and the interaction indirectly leads her to realize that she’s constantly failing to protect the ones she loves.

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