Tinged: meaning, definitions and examples
๐จ
tinged
[ tษชndสd ]
color, emotion
Tinged refers to something that has been slightly colored or influenced by a particular attribute. For instance, a tinged sky may exhibit hues that are not purely blue but rather have hints of pink or orange. It can also refer to feelings or emotions that are subtly affected by another, such as a tinged sorrow which might imply a hint of sadness laced with another emotion, like nostalgia or joy.
Synonyms
colored, hinted, shaded, tinted
Examples of usage
- The sunset was tinged with shades of purple.
- Her laughter was tinged with a hint of sadness.
- The painting was tinged with a vibrant red.
- His voice was tinged with excitement.
Translations
Translations of the word "tinged" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tingido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคเคเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช getรถnt
๐ฎ๐ฉ berwarna
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะดััะฝะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zabarwiony
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฒๅใใฎใใ
๐ซ๐ท teintรฉ
๐ช๐ธ tingido
๐น๐ท renkli
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ด ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููู
๐จ๐ฟ zabarvenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zafarbenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ฒ็
๐ธ๐ฎ obarvan
๐ฎ๐ธ litun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะพัะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฆแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ rษnglษnmiล
๐ฒ๐ฝ tingido
Word origin
The word 'tinged' originates from the Middle English 'tengen', which comes from the Old English 'tingan', meaning to dye or to color. It has evolved over time through both Germanic and Latin influences. Initially, 'tinged' specifically denoted the action of adding color to something, whether it be physically or metaphorically. The usage has broadened, and today it encompasses subtle nuances in emotion and context where something is not fully representing one aspect but has slight influences of another. These connotations make 'tinged' a versatile term, applicable in literature and everyday speech to evoke a sense of complexity in both physical appearances and emotional states.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #13,083, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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- 13080 excision
- 13081 predominate
- 13082 atypical
- 13083 tinged
- 13084 roofing
- 13085 afar
- 13086 obliterated
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