Word
tinged
/ˈtɪŋd/
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The sky was tinged with pink as the sun went down.”
contextual
“Her voice was tinged with sadness when she spoke about her childhood home.”
complex
“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.”
Usage
Typically followed by the preposition 'with' to indicate the color or emotion being added.
Real-World Examples
“The joy was tinged with poignancy - the victory was just a few weeks after team founder Enzo Ferrari had died.” “Ancient authors are particular about the precise hue that was worthy of the name: a deep reddish-purple , like that of coagulated blood, tinged with black.” Etymology
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