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US
/ˈtɪndʒ/
]
[ UK /tˈɪndʒ/ ]
[ UK /tˈɪndʒ/ ]
VERB
-
affect as in thought or feeling
My personal feelings color my judgment in this case
The sadness tinged his life -
color lightly
the leaves were tinged red in November
her greying hair was tinged blond
NOUN
-
a slight but appreciable amount
this dish could use a touch of garlic - a pale or subdued color
How To Use tinge In A Sentence
- Someone who really wanted to stop unsanctioned immigration would begin here, by busting the small contractors who employ these workers on a contingent basis.
- Chain car collisions on the Interstate, hysteria-tinged second by second updates from the weatherman on the local TV stations, a stunned, awestricken look from the locals that almost made one think that this was surely the first time they had ever seen this precipitation thing occurring. Election Central Sunday Roundup
- The question was tinged with a touch of sarcasm that made her embarrassed flush renew its bright shade and caused her to clench her fists.
- These successes, if that is what they are, are tinged with a jealousy that legal writers elsewhere have a more publicly acknowledged involvement in moulding the law's development.
- Selig said relocation of the team is subject to certain contingencies, including a formal vote (three-quarters needed) of ownership at the next owners meetings Nov. 17-18 in Chicago. USATODAY.com - Selig confirms Expos' move
- Baker, while on a visit to Göttingen, was inspired by Klein to study algebraic function theory.
- In the midst of a losing streak, a contingent of backup players complained about playing time.
- Huge crowds are expected to file past the coffin, which will be guarded by a contingent of Gentlemen at Arms and Yeoman of the Guard.
- Just as his concessions were being broadcast, loyal contingents rolled into Saigon.
- The set-off clause precludes the withdrawals of amounts standing to the customer's credit as long as this liability is contingent.