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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Gramicci’s classic Canvas Pants come in a tonal and subtle field camo print, while Topo Designs has a Utility Pant in a bolder duck camo. Amelia Arvesen, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026 This guest took her tonal look up a notch with a pop of faux fur and playful pink accents. Amanda Le, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026 The commendation marked a tonal change for the two offices. Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026 This kite motif is a good segue into discussing Mundruczó’s own authorial perspective, and his various, sometimes striking, visual and tonal choices. David Katz, IndieWire, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tonal

Word History

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 24 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

tonal

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

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