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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“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

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

As an adult, moving became quieter and more tinged with shame, prompted by divorce, a layoff and rent hikes every handful of years as I tried to “make it” in the big city.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

When Macclesfield host Crystal Palace on Saturday it will be one of the biggest days in their recent history, but one also tinged with sadness.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

I had always thought their English was tinged with a Yiddish accent.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok

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