Synonyms of tincture

tincture 1 of 2

noun

ˈtiŋ(k)-chər 

as in shade

a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished

a ragged shirt that seemed to be stained with the tincture of blood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shade
• color
• tone
• hue
• tint
• tinge
• coloration
• coloring
• cast
• undertone
• brightness
• overtone
• contrast
• chroma
• saturation
• value
• chromaticity
• primary color
• pigmentation
• secondary color
• lightness
• tertiary color
• colorway

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• achromatism

tincture

2 of 2

verb

as in to paint

to give color or a different color to

clouds tinctured by the rays of the setting sun

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paint
• stain
• tint
• dye
• color
• pigment
• brighten
• tinge
• darken
• stripe
• bepaint
• lighten
• streak
• marble
• fleck
• tone (down)
• mottle
• striate
• pattern
• dapple
• variegate
• speckle
• speck
• daub
• polychrome
• embrown
• checker

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bleach
• whiten
• blanch
• decolorize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tincture

Noun

Boxed-In Mushroom Company notes that traditional tincture making uses alcohol to pull certain compounds from mushroom material, while water plays a key role for the compounds that are water-soluble. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026

De Vie The hyper-seasonal, nose-to-tail dishes at De Vie are designed to pair alongside cocktails crafted from French and housemade spirits, and the nonalcoholic versions play just as large a role in the restaurant and bar’s living laboratory of infusions and tinctures. — Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026

Verb

That sartorial elegance bespoke a deep embrace of tradition, tinctured with just the right amount of satire to be amusing. — Roger Kimball, WSJ, 15 May 2018

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