TINGE Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈtinj

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 there's a bluish tinge to your lips—you must be freezing!

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achromatism

tinge

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verb

as in to tint

to give color or a different color to just slightly tinge the frosting with yellow food coloring to give it a lemony look

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Recent Examples of tinge

Noun

That’s because at teahouses, food is served with a selection of Chinese teas, from Iron Buddha, an oolong known for its floral tinge, to Pu’erh, a roasted dark tea believed to be good for digestion. —

Chris Lau, CNN Money, 1 May 2026 Now, the Hawks’ trouncing the Knicks in this category may be a tinge inflated, if only because of matchups. —

Fred Katz, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026

Verb

The mom-of-four's brunette bob, tinged with buttery highlights, now includes a fringe that hits just below the brow bone. —

Hannah Malach, InStyle, 26 May 2026 But that hate – which was always tinged with admiration for his undeniable driving ability – melted in the face of his sudden death. —

Dianne Gallagher, CNN Money, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tinge

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinge

Noun

Whether bright red, jet black or a shade in between, natural hair color is determined by how much melanin is in your hair.

— Kathleen Felton, Washington Post, 3 June 2026
Her mother is a short way off and has seated herself on a flattish rock in the shade of an oak tree.

— Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026