tinged
Americanadjective
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modified by a slight amount of a usually specified color or source of color; tinted or slightly discolored (usually used in combination).
He vomited a small amount of blood-tinged fluid.
I love this photo of the sunset over the ocean, with the tinged waves.
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slightly modified in a specified way (often used in combination).
She leads a cast of excellent actors in this supernaturally tinged sci-fi drama.
The song has the bluegrass-tinged sound of a traditional southern bar band.
verb
Etymology
Origin of tinged
First recorded in 1565–75; tinge ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. ) tinged for defs. 1, 2, and tinge ( def. ) + -ed 1 ( def. ) tinged for def. 3
Example Sentences
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This year the clamor is louder, more aggressive, and tinged with showy economic threats.
From Slate ● Jul. 21, 2026
“Toy Story 5” doesn’t overdo its lachrymose side; it’s at least half a breezy comedy, albeit one tinged with worry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
Her performance is tinged with the unmistakable sound of uncertainty.
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2026
The biggest event in American sports kicks off Sunday as the New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks at a Super Bowl tinged by controversy over Bad Bunny's half-time show.
From Barron's ● Feb. 8, 2026
Ron crawled to the four-poster and collapsed onto it, panting, his white face now tinged with green, both hands clutching his broken leg.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
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