English vocabulary · B2
Tinge
/tɪndʒ/ · n., v.
It means a very small amount of a color or feeling mixed into something.
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Example sentences
- Her voice had a tinge of anger.
- The sky turned orange with a tinge of red.
Word origin and roots
from Latin
- tingere — to dye (from Latin)
Synonyms and nuances
- HINT — very small suggestion (Faint & Indirect)
- TRACE — tiny remaining amount (Almost Invisible)
- SHADE — slight variation in color (Color & Tone)
Words with the same root
tingere — to dye
- tint — light color shade
- stain — mark with color
- tincture — trace of something
Lesson notes
Tinge. It means a very small amount of a color or feeling mixed into something.
Similar words are hint, trace, and shade. Use tinge when a small amount of color or feeling changes the whole impression.
Her voice had a tinge of anger. The sky turned orange with a tinge of red.
From Latin. Tingere- means to dye. A tiny drop of dye that colors the whole thing — that is a tinge.