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high-toned

or high-tone

[ hahy-tohnd ]
/ ˈhaɪˈtoʊnd /
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adjective

having high principles; dignified.
having or aspiring to good taste, high standards, or refinement: He writes for a high-toned literary review.
affectedly stylish or genteel.

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Nearby words

  1. high-tail,
  2. high-tech,
  3. high-tension,
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  7. high-up,
  8. high-voltage,
  9. high-water mark,
  10. high-wire act

Origin of high-toned

First recorded in 1770–80
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British Dictionary definitions for high-tone

high-toned

adjective

having a superior social, moral, or intellectual quality
affectedly superior
high in tone
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Word Origin and History for high-tone

high-toned

adj.

1779 of musical pitch, 1807 of morality, from high (adj.) + tone.

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