toned

adjective

ˈtōnd 

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

Examples of toned in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In racy photos posted by Kardashian, the longtime Kardashian-Jenner family friend is seen toned and tanned, her hair messy. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 23 June 2026

The smoky eyes of Duchess Birgitte of Gloucester The Duchess paired her vivid lips—painted in a bright shade of pink, very close to coral—with anthracite-toned eyelids, perfectly complementing her playful silver hairstyle. — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 20 June 2026

There are silhouettes in several shades, including black jeans, dual-toned styles, and timeless blues. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026

That’s why its Limited-Edition FIFA World Cup 2026 bottle of Don Julio 1942, while maintaining its classic tall shape, resembles the World Cup trophy itself with its luminous gold-toned body and malachite closure, also likely sitting for generations on a memorabilia shelf. — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing toned

• high-toned
• toned-down
• two-toned

Rhymes for toned

• atoned
• bemoaned
• condoned
• dethroned
• disowned
• enthroned
• intoned
• postponed
• boned
• cloned
• coned
• droned