tinged
adj. C1 Advanced US //ˈtɪŋd// tinged
adj. having a small amount of a specific color or feeling. You use it when something is not completely one way, but has a hint of something else.
adj. containing a slight trace or small amount of a particular color, quality, or emotion. Often used as a participial adjective following a linking verb or modifying a noun.
The sky was tinged with pink as the sun went down.
Her voice was tinged with sadness when she spoke about her childhood home.
The white marble of the ancient temple was slightly tinged with gold, reflecting the late afternoon light in a way that suggested its former grandeur.
See tinge.
See ting.
Usage
Typically followed by the preposition 'with' to indicate the color or emotion being added.