nounπShareA pigment or other substance that colours or dyes."The artist used several tinctures to achieve the vibrant colors in the painting of the sunset. "colorsubstancematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tint, or an added colour."The sunset painted the clouds with vibrant tinctures of orange and purple. "appearancecolorartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA colour or metal used in the depiction of a coat of arms."The artist carefully chose the tinctures of red and gold for the lion on the family's coat of arms. "heraldrycolorartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn alcoholic extract of plant material, used as a medicine."My grandmother uses herbal tinctures to help her sleep at night. "medicineplantsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small alcoholic drink."After a long day working in the cold garden, my grandfather often enjoyed a few tinctures before dinner. "drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn essential characteristic."Her unwavering kindness and patience are the defining tinctures of a truly exceptional teacher. "characterqualityaspectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe finer and more volatile parts of a substance, separated by a solvent; an extract of a part of the substance of a body communicated to the solvent."The herbalist prepared tinctures of lavender and chamomile to help with relaxation. "medicinechemistrysubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA slight taste superadded to any substance."a tincture of orange peel"sensationsubstancefooddrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA slight quality added to anything; a tinge."The old photograph had tinctures of yellow and brown, giving it a warm, nostalgic feeling. "qualityaspectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
