A tint or added color
“Her skin is of a lighter tincture than her brother's.”
A slight trace of something
“This is a rather odd interpretation of the film since the barest tincture of patriotism as a theme is nowhere to be found in it.”
A medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol
“A decoction, infusion or tincture of the seeds is useful in the treatment of nervous disorders.”
A small portion of food or drink taken as a sample
The character of something
The range of colors used in an artistic or creative piece, work or product
A beverage, especially an alcoholic one
A physical trace of a bad or undesirable substance or quality
A drug or other preparation for the treatment or prevention of disease
A distinct impression or quality associated with something
To imbue with a (usually slight) amount of something
“Each bottle is a half-oil, half-water combination tinctured with various colors using plant and mineral essences.”
To give or add color to, especially with paint
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