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

Applying the lessons of Amal Clooney to wear your own set of cigarette jeans is pretty simple—pair them with a neutral-toned blouse or delicate knit with a statement heel, like an animal print ankle boot or some Manolos. —Michel Mejía, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025

Jenner, now a billionaire, launched her makeup brand under the persona, her multi-toned lip kits often crashing the company site from popularity. —Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025

This coffee table goes beautifully with neutral-toned sofas, textured rugs, or accent chairs in contrasting colors. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025

Keep this outfit idea from looking too heavy by opting for olive or brown toned leather instead of black and a light-wash denim over dark jeans. —Clare Holden, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025

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