English noun: tinge | |||
1. | tinge (quantity) a slight but appreciable amount | ||
Samples | This dish could use a touch of garlic. | ||
Synonyms | hint, jot, mite, pinch, soupcon, speck, touch | ||
Broader (hypernym) | small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | snuff | ||
2. | tinge (attribute) a pale or subdued color | ||
Synonyms | undertone | ||
Broader (hypernym) | shade, tincture, tint, tone | ||
English verb: tinge | |||
1. | tinge (communication) affect as in thought or feeling | ||
Samples | My personal feelings color my judgment in this case. The sadness tinged his life. | ||
Synonyms | color, colour, distort | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | affect, bear on, bear upon, impact, touch, touch on | ||
2. | tinge (change) color lightly | ||
Samples | Her greying hair was tinged blond. The leaves were tinged red in November. | ||
Synonyms | tinct, tint, touch | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | color, color in, colorise, colorize, colour, colour in, colourise, colourize | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | complexion, henna, tincture | ||