tonal

adjective

ton·​al ˈtō-nᵊl How to pronounce tonal (audio)
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1
: of or relating to tone, tonality, or tonicity
2
: having tonality
tonally adverb

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Her sweatshirt was perfectly complemented by a tonal pearl necklace and glowy makeup. Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026 The third category was the extension of quiet luxury and included a teddy bouclé jacket, a leopard print bomber, Fair Isle sweaters and tonal chiffon polka-dot blouses. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026 The discursions also make for some uneasy tonal shifts. Pete Tosiello, Pitchfork, 27 Jan. 2026 The combination of natural fibers, elevated textures and tonal depth resonates with Orta’s clients, according to Sinem Kahveci, Orta marketing specialist. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tonal

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First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of tonal was in 1776

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“Tonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tonal. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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tonal

adjective
ton·​al ˈtōn-ᵊl How to pronounce tonal (audio)
: of or relating to a musical tone
tonally adverb

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