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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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
Now living in London with her supportive partner Celia, Meg admits her relationship with her home city has changed, and all her wonderful memories are tinged by the sadness of the losses.
From BBC • Dec. 20, 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 few minutes later, another angry buzz runs down the line, this one tinged with surprise.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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