tinge of

Frequency: 7.08.2 per million words

Followed by an abstract noun (e.g., regret, sadness, irony) to mean 'a slight amount of that feeling or quality'.

tingeNOUN + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • She felt a tinge of guilt.
  • There was a tinge of sadness in his voice.
  • His remarks carried a tinge of irony.
  • The old photograph brought a tinge of nostalgia.
  • Despite the good news, she couldn't shake a tinge of apprehension.
  • A tinge of envy crossed her face when she saw his new car.
  • The atmosphere had a tinge of melancholy about it.
  • He spoke with a tinge of bitterness regarding his past experiences.
  • Even with all the preparations, a tinge of doubt lingered.
  • The painting, though vibrant, had a subtle tinge of despair.