TINGED


Meaning of TINGED in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ tɪndʒd ]

1.

If something is tinged with a particular colour, it has a small amount of that colour in it.

His dark hair was just tinged with grey...

ADJ : usu v-link ADJ , oft ADJ with n , ADJ colour

2.

If something is tinged with a particular feeling or quality, it has or shows a small amount of that feeling or quality.

Her homecoming was tinged with sadness.

ADJ : usu v-link ADJ , oft ADJ with n

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