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toned
adjective
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Definition of toned
1
: having tone or a specified tone : characterized or distinguished by a tone
2
of paper
: having a slight tint
3a
: having the muscles firm and the skin taut
toned arms
b
of muscles
: firm and strong
toned abs
Examples of toned in a Sentence
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Similar to the old character, Stone wears a two-toned black and white hairstyle, red lips and black eye makeup. — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, "Emma Stone’s punk rock Cruella unveiled, and fans are skeptical," 26 Aug. 2019 In the first look image, Stone, 30, sports de Vil’s signature two-toned hairstyle, dark eye makeup and a red lip. — Helen Murphy, PEOPLE.com, "Emma Stone Goes 'Punk Rock' as Cruella de Vil in First Look at Disney's Live-Action Cruella," 24 Aug. 2019 In New Hampshire, the most eye-catching part of her wardrobe was a pair of two-toned harlequin-style silver-and-black stiletto heels. — Emily Witt, The New Yorker, "Marianne Williamson Wants Politics to Enter the New Age," 14 Aug. 2019 Costumed in Elizabeth Kurtzman’s playful, two-toned jumpsuits, sets of three dancers become playground swings; a brief tennis match plays out with comic arduousness; a hunting party forms in a flash, and down go several darling bunnies, mid-hop. — Janine Parker, BostonGlobe.com, "An intensely joyful performance from Mark Morris Dance Group at Jacob’s Pillow," 18 July 2019 Macron modernized the palace furniture after his 2017 election, casting off formality for high-toned comfort and a more relaxed style. — Washington Post, "Foot on table: British PM at home in French president palace," 24 Aug. 2019 Johnston said that’s a significant stride for stargazing, although even soft white light is cool-toned compared with the warm, orange hue of sodium streetlights. — Katherine Rosenberg-douglas, chicagotribune.com, "West Nile virus could see an uptick in Chicago, a new study suggests. A culprit that’s saving the city millions could be to blame.," 30 July 2019 When the city began considering new streetlights, LED lights only came with bright white bulbs that gave off a cool-toned blue light. — Katherine Rosenberg-douglas, chicagotribune.com, "West Nile virus could see an uptick in Chicago, a new study suggests. A culprit that’s saving the city millions could be to blame.," 30 July 2019 The kitchen, complete with neutral-toned tile and a farmhouse sink, tones things down a bit. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, "Patrick Dempsey’s former 1920s haunt trades hands in Hollywood Hills," 26 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'toned.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for toned
toned
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of toned
: having or showing strength or firmness
: having a certain type of tone or color
See the full definition for toned in the English Language Learners Dictionary