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

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of tone entry 2

Examples of toned in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

This platinum version with its salmon-toned dial on a platinum bracelet is exceptionally rare. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026

Something like Miley Cyrus’s two-toned waves is just so effortlessly cool. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026

The shawl left much of Klum's torso exposed, showing off her toned abs and slim figure. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

The attentive staff, the intimate scale of the hotel, and even the warm-toned marble lifted my spirits. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 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