Synonyms of tinge

tinge 1 of 2

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!

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• achromatism

tinge

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bleach
• blanch
• whiten
• decolorize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tinge

Noun

Known for being a more passive baseliner, the big-swinging and massive-serving German is now deftly incorporating a tinge of aggressiveness that is blowing his opponents off the court. — Takashi Williams, New York Times, 12 July 2026

In this stingray photo, the sand and gravel appear more distinct and defined in the high-resolution shot—even the blue spots look a tinge punchier. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026

Verb

His breakthrough three years ago at Los Angeles Country Club was tinged with tears and stories of the personal growth Clark had to make to reach that point. — Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026

Her wistfulness is tinged with guilt. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 18 June 2026