Antonyms for tinge

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : tinj

Phonetic Transcription : tɪndʒ

Definition of tinge

Origin : late 15c., "to dye, color slightly," from Latin tingere "to dye, color," originally "to moisten" (see tincture). Related: Tinged. The noun is first recorded 1752.

noun color
noun hint
verb color

Example sentences :

The faintest suspicion of a tinge of color crept into his cheeks.
Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter

"You will if you wait," advised Farrell, a tinge of asperity in his tone.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

Von Horn looked at him, a tinge of compassion in his rather hard face.
Extract from : « The Monster Men » by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Autumn had begun to tinge the foliage on the banks of Winandermere.
Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

"I wish I could be as cool-headed as Thomas," she said, with a tinge of petulance.
Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower

She pronounced these words with a smile, which was not altogether without a tinge of irony.
Extract from : « The Black Tulip » by Alexandre Dumas (Pere)

"I do, mother," said Mike earnestly and without a tinge of jealousy in his tone.
Extract from : « The Widow O'Callaghan's Boys » by Gulielma Zollinger

Her smile was not altogether free from a tinge of bitterness.
Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola

There is a tinge of haughtiness in her manner as she interrupts him.
Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini

Mr. Caryll saw him, and smiled, and his smile held no tinge of mockery.
Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini

Synonyms for tinge

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