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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Warmer toned shingles, such as weathered wood or brown, complement homes with natural wood elements and traditional architectural styles like Tudor or English cottages. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 June 2025 The model, 55, also showed off her toned legs with the look, as the lace dress stopped at her mid thigh. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 23 June 2025 The front of the bodysuit had an extremely high cut on the legs, leaving little to the imagination in the front, but offered more coverage in the back with a cheeky cut that showed off her toned backside. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 9 June 2025 Sánchez showed off her toned figure in a leopard-print thong string bikini and a straw bucket hat while Bezos wore a navy blue T-shirt with blue and white patterned swim trunks. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025 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 1 Jul. 2025.

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