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adjective

as in colored

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verb

past tense of tinge
as in painted
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 tinged
Adjective
The disconnect — platinum hits deemed too folky or rock-tinged to fly on rustic-hodgepodge radio stations — suggests this business is something other than a meritocracy. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026 The song pairs Wilson’s vocal with those of the late crooner, making for an elegant, twang-tinged take on the wintry track. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2025 Neo Sora’s extremely well reviewed sci-fi-tinged coming-of-age drama Happyend is getting a theatrical run via Film Movement. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
Each new body part is tinged with a bit of pleasure, pushing up against the edges of my sadness and embracing it chummily. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026 These recollections are fond, but tinged with the knowledge of all that would soon change; even the name of his city is no longer the same. — Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026 For Brown, the evening, though tinged with melancholy, amounted to a small triumph of transmission. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 July 2026 Full of warm but emotionally ambiguous tones, Please is a comforting record, like listening to an old relative’s stories that are tinged with sorrow but still lovely all the same. — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 24 June 2026 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 The air, tinged with the scent of Sol de Janeiro, was still as the girls waited for answers. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026 If your dog’s panting is accompanied by episodes of collapse, pale or blue-tinged gums, inability to walk, vomiting, or not eating, take it to an emergency clinic immediately. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinged
  1. colored
  2. painted
  3. hued
  4. tinted
  5. stained
  6. brightened
  7. dyed
  8. pigmented
Adjective
  • White wines might look more yellow, or reds may be brick-colored or brownish.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
  • The dark-colored wash is a nice, polished touch—even with their relaxed silhouette, and midriff bearing rise.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 18 July 2026
Definition of colored
Verb
  • Bieber's nails were her preferred length and shape—medium almonds—and painted with a few coats of a creamy sky blue polish with a lilac-y undertone.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 July 2026
  • One wore an inflatable pink frog costume with AMPHIFA painted on the tummy.
    — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
Definition of painted
Adjective
  • Four-poster beds and traditional wicker and mahogany interiors preserve the building’s original beauty, while splashes of color in the artwork and brightly hued soft furnishings add character.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
  • The tangerine-hued drink may have maligned aperitivo as what Americans think of as happy hour—consuming multiple drinks before dinner—but traditionally, aperitivo is a millennia-old ritual that stems from sipping a single drink with herbal, bitter flavors to stimulate the appetite.
    — Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Definition of hued
Verb
  • Designers say newer styles lean more sculptural and layered, with softer silhouettes, oversized proportions, and tinted and thicker glass.
    — Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026
  • If the plain look doesn’t appeal to you, the front plate of the glasses pops off, tinted lenses and all, and can be replaced by a variety of accessory plates that radically change the aesthetic.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026
Definition of tinted
Adjective
  • Cover the stained area with the paste, and rub it in with a sponge.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 July 2026
  • Victorian mansions that survived great storms and eras of change take up whole blocks, colossal buildings with stained glass windows and towering turrets.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 July 2026
Definition of stained
Verb
  • Much of the route ran beside a long wall covered in street art, which brightened the otherwise industrial surroundings.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Here, the menu runs from light ricotta ravioli brightened with lemon to a suckling pig dressed with achiote, sweet potatoes, and marjoram.
    — Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
Definition of brightened
Adjective
  • However, buying organic bassinet sheets often gives you the peace of mind knowing they are unbleached, non-dyed and chemical-free.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Definition of dyed
Adjective
  • This gentle shade of light pink is ideal for those who love the colors of dopamine decor, but are mindful of dousing their walls in highly pigmented hues that can make the area feel small and crowded.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 3 July 2026
  • Images in the instrument's hundreds of wavelengths can reveal a variety of detailed information, such as how stressed, dry or even pigmented plants are on Earth's surface.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of pigmented

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