toned

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adjective

ˈtōnd How to pronounce toned (audio)
1
: having tone or a specified tone : characterized or distinguished by a tone
2
of paper : having a slight tint
3
a
: having the muscles firm and the skin taut
toned arms
b
of muscles : firm and strong
toned abs

toned

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past tense and past participle of tone entry 2

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Adjective
The attentive staff, the intimate scale of the hotel, and even the warm-toned marble lifted my spirits. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026 The blurry photo features Langley showing off her toned body in a yellow string bikini with Palm Trees embroidered on them. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 The shade traveled from the lid down along the lower lash line, with plum-toned eyeliner adding extra definition and a bright highlight placed at the inner corners. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 Five designers, including André Fu and Joyce Wang, have left their mark on the neutral-toned rooms, where monogrammed robes, Frette towels, and premixed cocktails chill in the fridge. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for toned

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of toned was in the 15th century

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“Toned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toned. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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