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A sharp sound, as of a bell; a tinkling.

To imbue or impregnate with something different or foreign; as, to tinge a decoction with a bitter taste; to affect in some degree with the qualities of another substance, either by mixture, or by application to the surface; especially, to color slightly; to stain; as, to tinge a blue color with red; an infusion tinged…

Having the power to tinge. [R.] As for the white part, it appears much less enriched with the tingent property. Boyle.

One who, or that which, tinges.

Of or pertaining to the genus Tingis.

A genus of small hemipterous insects which injure trees by sucking the sap from the leaves. See Illustration in Appendix.

, as in hearing a shrill sound. At which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle. 1 Sam. iii. 11.

Affording, or disposed to afford, accommodation; obliging; as an accommodating man, spirit, arrangement.

Operating in any way.

A small plane or surface, usually capable of adjustment but not of manipulation, for preserving lateral balance in an aëroplane or flying machine.

Moving the emotions; fitted to excite the emotions; pathetic; touching; as, an affecting address; an affecting sight. The most affecting music is generally the most simple.

In an affecting manner; is a manner to excite emotions.

Grievously painful; distressing; afflictive; as, an afflicting event. -- Af*flict"ing*ly, adv.

In an affronting manner.

Making worse or more heinous; as, aggravating circumstances.

In an aggravating manner.

A current which periodically changes or reverses its direction of flow.

Causing animation; life-giving; inspiriting; rousing. "Animating cries." Pope. -- An"i*ma`ting*ly, adv.

In an appreciating manner; with appreciation.

Striking; attracting attention; impressive. This most solemn and arresting occurrence. J. H. Newman.