# tinged

/ˈtɪŋd/ (US) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/tinged
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Typically followed by the preposition 'with' to indicate the color or emotion being added.

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