tinge
A small added amount of color; (by extension) a small added amount of some other thing.
And when we consider that other theory of the natural philosophers, that all other earthly hues—every stately or lovely emblazoning—the sweet tinges of sunset skies and woods; [...] all these are but subtile deceits, [...]
The degree of vividness of a color; hue, shade, tint.
To add a small amount of color; to tint; (by extension) to add a small amount of some other thing.
On this mighty tide the black ships [...] are borne along to the town of St Ogg's, which shows its aged, fluted red roofs and the broad gables of its wharves between the low wooded hill and the river brink, tinging the water with a soft purple hue under the transient glance of this February sun.
(figuratively) To affect or alter slightly, particularly due to the actual or metaphorical influence of some element or thing.
To change slightly in shade due to the addition of colour; (by extension) to change slightly in quality due to the addition of some other thing.
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