Synonyms of tinctures

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noun

plural of tincture

as in colors

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

• colors
• shades
• hues
• tones
• tints
• tinges
• colorations
• colorings
• primary colors
• overtones
• contrasts
• casts
• values
• undertones
• saturations
• pigmentations
• secondary colors
• chromaticities
• chromas
• tertiary colors
• colorways

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• achromatisms

tinctures

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verb

present tense third-person singular of tincture

as in paints

to give color or a different color to

clouds tinctured by the rays of the setting sun

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paints
• tints
• stains
• colors
• dyes
• pigments
• brightens
• tinges
• stripes
• darkens
• bepaints
• lightens
• streaks
• flecks
• tones (down)
• patterns
• dapples
• mottles
• variegates
• specks
• striates
• daubs
• marbles
• speckles
• embrowns
• checkers
• polychromes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bleaches
• whitens
• decolorizes
• blanches

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tinctures

Noun

Within this framework, goji berry preparations, including tonics, tinctures, and powders, are used to support the yin of the liver, kidneys, and lungs. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026

With a history that stretches back to 1221, this is considered the world’s oldest pharmacy, where Dominican friars produced medicinal tinctures and perfumes. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

Functional mushrooms have moved from niche wellness shelves into mainstream supplement routines, and shoppers now face a choice that did not exist a decade ago, with mushroom powder, gummies or tinctures all on offer. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 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

All infusions, tinctures, and syrups are crafted entirely in-house, sometimes requiring overnight clarification to achieve the perfect flavor and texture. — Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026

Two years later, the state expanded again, this time greenlighting cannabis tinctures, transdermal patches, lotions, and capsules. — Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026

Often used in teas and tinctures. — Ryan Brennan may 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026

Furthermore, people take cannabis in myriad different forms—flowers, waxes, edibles, tinctures, creams, suppositories, and more—and at varying doses. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 4 May 2026