definition of
tinge

[1] #1 tinge n. [touch, hint, mite, pinch, jot, speck, soupcon] a slight but appreciable amount; "this dish could use a touch of garlic". wn

[2] #2 tinge v. [color, colour, distort] affect as in thought or feeling; "My personal feelings color my judgment in this case"; "The sadness tinged his life". wn

[3] #3 tinge n. [undertone] a pale or subdued color. wn

[4] #4 tinge v. [tint, tinct, touch] color lightly; "her greying hair was tinged blond"; "the leaves were tinged red in November". wn