Synonyms

tinged

American

[tinjd] / tɪndʒd /

adjective

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.
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

the simple past tense and past participle of tinge.

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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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

"I became a mum in 2023, but my arms were empty. This year, I finally get to wrap gifts for the child who came home. It's a happiness tinged with grief"

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

Water in many homes is tinged a rusty orange from iron and manganese in the soil, or pipe corrosion, and smells sour from sulfur.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

A rage simmers from my heels to my head, tinged with sour fear.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

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