toned

adjective

\ ˈtōnd

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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

Recent Examples on the Web Wearing a pair of two-toned spectator shoes is not really something most men would be comfortable with. — Lois Fenton, Arkansas Online, "Less is more when it comes to accessories, contrast colors," 11 Apr. 2021 The two-toned fur on her adorable face, giving her the appearance of two different kittens merged! — Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, "Meet Apricot, the Adorable and 'Rare' Chimera Rescue Kitten with a Two-Toned Face," 5 Apr. 2021 Celebrate the rebirth with this two-toned plant that brings the outdoors inside. — Tanya Edwards, CNN Underscored, "18 beautiful flower arrangements to send this Easter," 26 Mar. 2021 After inspiring millions of two-toned hair looks, Grammy-winning musician Billie Eilish has taken the next step in her hair journey. — Tatjana Freund, Marie Claire, "Billie Eilish Is a Blonde Now," 17 Mar. 2021 The rest of Hadid's outfit exuded her typical neo-bohemian street style, including a lime-green knit beanie, a gray cardigan with floral and paisley prints, two-toned gray jeans, and chunky black boots. — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, "Gigi Hadid Wears Baby Khai's Name on a Gold-Plated Necklace During Milan Fashion Week," 2 Mar. 2021 And fine watches are an investment: The smaller version of the two-toned Cartier Tank Francaise currently retails for just under $6,000. — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, "Meghan Markle Already Has the Prettiest Heirloom for Her Daughter," 12 Mar. 2021 Rosé kept it chic with a black three-quarter zip dress, while Jennie is the ultimate cool girl in a two-toned denim set. — Rania Aniftos, Billboard, "Blackpink Stars in New Adidas Campaign," 5 Mar. 2021 An image from my sepia-toned memory in the 1950s: by a summery wheat field freckled with poppies in northern France, English vacationers have halted for tea. — New York Times, "The Brexit Fight, Through a Reporter’s Prism of a Changed Continent," 26 Dec. 2020

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“Toned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toned. Accessed 16 Apr. 2021.

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toned

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of toned

: having or showing strength or firmness

: having a certain type of tone or color

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