tonal
adjective
pertaining to or having tonality.
tonally
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a word derived from
tonal.
Example Sentences
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They are also keen to double down on the idea that Andy Burnham is seeking to be tonally and stylistically different in how he does the job.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
The film — where Jessie Buckley plays three characters, each with their own frenzied personality — may be tonally imbalanced and, at times, utterly befuddling.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
Structurally and tonally, it’s a far cry from the crowd-pleasing American blockbusters of the 1980s, yet it is a box-office success and reflects that audiences were ready for artier movies as mainstream entertainment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 8, 2026
Just be sure that tonally you are conveying excitement and curiosity, not skepticism.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 30, 2025
The two go laughing through the world like old friends; brother and sister they are tonally, trailing behind them a cloud of iridescent glory.
From Chopin : the Man and His Music by James Huneker
