Meaning of the word tinge in English

What does tinge mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tinge

US /tɪndʒ/
UK /tɪndʒ/

Noun

1.

a very slight amount of a color or of a feeling:

Example:
His hair is starting to show tinges of gray.

Verb

1.

to contain a slight amount of:

Example:
Her joy at the birth of her son was tinged with sadness that her father had not lived to see him.
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