Pronunciation: [tˈɪnd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
The word "tinge" is spelled with the letters T-I-N-G-E, and is pronounced /tɪndʒ/. The first sound is a "short i" with the tongue near the front of the mouth, followed by a "soft g" sound made by placing the back of the tongue against the soft palate. The "e" at the end is silent, but changes the "g" sound to a "j" sound. A "tinge" is a slight amount or trace of something, and is often used in regards to color or emotion.
Tinge is a noun and a verb that refers to a slight, subtle, or delicate coloring or shade. As a noun, it describes a small amount of color or pigment that adds a particular hue or shade to something. For example, a white flower with a pink tinge has a faint or slight pink coloration. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the presence of a slight quality or characteristic. For instance, a speech filled with sarcasm may have a tinge of bitterness.
As a verb, tinge means to color slightly or to add a trace or a hint of color, flavor, or quality to something. It implies a gentle or light application, altering the original appearance or character only subtly. For instance, a painter might tinge a canvas with a hint of blue to create a more vibrant sky. Similarly, a perfumer may tinge a fragrance with a touch of vanilla to add warmth or sweetness.
Overall, tinge conveys the idea of a faint but noticeable alteration or influence. It suggests a delicate and nuanced addition that enhances or modifies the original state, whether it be with respect to color, flavor, or quality.
• To colour or stain; to impregnate with something foreign; to communicate in a slight degree the taste or qualities of a substance.
• A slight degree of colour or taste derived from some other substance.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "tinge" originated from the Middle English word "tyngen", which means "to impart color". It derives from the Old English word "tingan", which has a similar meaning of "to color, to dye". The Old English term can be linked back to the Proto-Germanic word "*tunkijan", meaning "to moisten, to moisten with color". Ultimately, the root of "tinge" can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European word "*dengʷʰ-" which means "to soak, to stain".
