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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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
They toned down the Vegas kitsch when redecorating.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
Elsewhere, the property features a “richly toned office with coffered ceilings and an intimate sitting lounge, a fully equipped gym, and a private theater complete with its own library nook, lounge, snack bar, and bathroom.”
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 20, 2026
Everyone is toned, tanned, bleached, and in matching workout gear.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
