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

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Cool tones, like a cool, purple-toned beige, can sometimes make the feet look a little flat. Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 27 May 2026 In the photos Lopez wowed in the long-sleeve low-cut crop top, paired with black leggings that put her toned mid-section on full display. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026 But if simple starts to feel a little too simple, two-toned denim is the easiest way to add dimension without overthinking it. Amanda Le, InStyle, 22 May 2026 Queen Camilla coordinated her dress with a Philip Treacy statement hat and added a pair of darker toned heels to complete her attire. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for toned

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 30 May. 2026.

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