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

Spongy Olives Olives that become spongy or develop pink or red tinges are spoiled. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026

Feeling entertained and engaged with only the slightest tinge of discomfort is not unlike the experience of watching Adults. — Emily Gould, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026

Verb

The numerous varieties available range in size and form, as well as foliage color, from glossy dark green to blue-tinged, and some exhibit coppery-red new growth. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026

Ultimately the day was tinged with disappointment for the away side, with Birmingham equalising courtesy of a last-minute Demarai Gray penalty. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026