EnglishMain Dictionary
tinge
Universal Words
verb, noun
verb [VN] [usuallypassive] ~ sth (with sth)
1 to add a small amount of colour to sth:
white petals tinged with blue * Pink tinged her pale cheeks.
2 to add a small amount of a particular emotion or quality to sth:
a look of surprise tinged with disapproval * Sadness tinged his voice.
noun [usuallysing.] a small amount of a colour, feeling or quality:
to feel a tinge of envy / regret / sadness * There was a faint pink tinge to the sky.
