tinge — a slight trace of a particular color, feeling, or quality
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a slight trace of a particular color, feeling, or quality
Pronunciation (IPA): /tɪndʒ/
Korean meaning: 약간의 색깔, 감정, 특성의 흔적
Korean pronunciation: **틴**지
Example Sentences
- His compliment had a tinge of sarcasm that made everyone uncomfortable.
- The morning sky was tinged with orange, like someone spilled their breakfast juice.
- Her cheeks were tinged with embarrassment after forgetting her own birthday.
tinge
NOUN//tɪndʒ//
a slight trace of a particular color, feeling, or quality
The artist adds a red tinge to her white paint mixture
Don't cringe - add that tinge to the fringe!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'tingere' meaning 'to dip' or 'to color.' The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 16th century to describe dyeing or coloring something lightly.
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📝Examples
“His compliment had a tinge of sarcasm that made everyone uncomfortable.”
“The morning sky was tinged with orange, like someone spilled their breakfast juice.”
“Her cheeks were tinged with embarrassment after forgetting her own birthday.”
“The old photograph was tinged yellow with age.”
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