Word |
Tinge |
Meaning |
a small but noticeable amount |
Example 1 |
After kissing his wife, Jim had a tinge of lipstick on his lips. |
Example 2 |
The yellow tinge of Eli’s skin suggests he may have jaundice. |
Example 3 |
Because I was going to miss my family, I felt a tinge of sadness as I drove to college. |
Example 4 |
Reading the essay became less of a chore when I realized it contained a tinge of humor. |
Example 5 |
Since I have never travelled outside of the country, I felt a tinge of envy when my best friend flew to Paris. |
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