tone
noun
any sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, source, etc..
toned
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past participleof tone.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof tone.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
tonenounany sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, source, etc..
Example Sentences
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“Do you often wake up tired?” perfectly toned millennials with titles such as “wellness professional” ask me from my screen.
From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026
The question then is whether children will still bother with them, once they are deliberately toned down into a much blander offering.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Wearing a life vest that showcased his toned arms, Macron cut a sporty figure as he vacationed at the Bregancon Fort, the presidential retreat, during France's August summer break.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Tan, toned, twinkle in his eye, he looks like he should be handing out roses on “The Bachelor.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
His long black hair swirls around him; his toned but rail-thin arms are a blur as he smacks drumsticks on a box of fish tackle, Dad’s lawn mower, and the snowshoes I never finished making.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
