toned

1 of 2

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

toned

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past tense and past participle of tone entry 2

Examples of toned in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Without proper toning and pre-toning, Martin says, putting silver dye on warm-toned hair can turn strands green. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2026

Suzhou MoCA Curved glass and warm-toned stainless steel have been used across the structure and its facades. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026

Monaghan, specifically, kept her complexion even-toned and dewy, forgoing powder on the high points of her face to embrace the shine. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026

Curved edges abound for a tranquil atmosphere, from the neutral-toned guest rooms to the pan-Asian restaurant YAMA. — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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