TONED (DOWN) Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈtōnd-ˈdau̇n

Definition of toned-down

as in muted

not excessively showy after such a heated argument, it was a relief to hear someone use toned-down language to state their position

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toned (down)

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verb

past tense of tone (down)

as in muffled

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Recent Examples of toned-down

Adjective

The toned-down, minimalist coffee house opened on 21st Street in mid-October. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025 Ortega’s hair extensions were removed and her eye makeup was toned-down, which gave way to her effortlessly exhausted countenance. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025 Its colorful striped pattern is toned-down ever so slightly by a pair of fashion flip-flops from Massimo Dutti and Haight’s chestnut-colored swimsuit. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 4 July 2024 Perhaps another reason is that, with the exception of a few suits, men’s looks at the Grammys largely were underwhelming, and that may have also been the result of wanting to look more toned-down out of respect for victims of the wildfires. — Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for toned-down

Recent Examples of Synonyms for toned-down

Adjective

The muted colors, exaggerated proportions and futuristic sneakers that helped define Yeezy have spread through the industry.

— Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
Its muted palette can skew bohemian or coastal, or simply bring a little intrigue to a cozy space of any style.

— Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of muted

Verb

The sullen tribute to Payne settled the room into a cool near-silence, punctured by quiet gasps and muffled crying.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2026
The generational distance that has muffled the pain of 2001 is also seen in California’s varied educational approach.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of muffled

Adjective

And if anyone was expecting a subdued acceptance speech, Waddingham had another thing in mind.

— Paul Chi, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026
The phenomenon is just the latest turn in gorpcore’s continued reign in footwear, offering durability and grip for inclement city weather and often with more subdued aesthetics.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of subdued

Verb

In a further wrinkle, the researchers found that warmer weather increased mouse numbers but decreased nymphal ticks.

— Clarissa Brincat, Scientific American, 8 Nov. 2026
Since then, available retail space has declined by about 13% with the restructuring of the Water Tower Place, and store vacancies have decreased by 2%, according to Gregory Kirsch, managing broker for Kirsch agencies.

— Jane Miller, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of decreased

Adjective

Fresh off a max contract extension, Reaves has had a quiet yet ruthlessly efficient start to the year in Doncic’s shadow.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
And at a time of national reflection, Kate’s wardrobe offered its own quiet tribute to those who came before her.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of quiet

Verb

He was sentenced to four years’ probation and initially ordered to stay away from his ex-wife and two children for six years, which was later reduced to two years, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
The film, set between the years 1945 and 1947, depicts a society struggling to recover from war, only to be reduced, once again, by the arrival of a kaiju (as giant monsters are known in Japanese, and to fans of the corresponding film genre).

— Matt Alt, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of reduced

Adjective

But as Election Day continued across the country, the prolific user of his own social media platform, X, remained relatively restrained.

— Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026
His answer was a restrained yet expressive material palette, anchored by rich walnut millwork and reflective surfaces that tie the rooms together.

— Nicole Gates Anderson, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of restrained

Verb

Modern interceptor missile technology has advanced to the point where even massive, multi-tiered attacks can be blunted with a high degree of probability.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
The tension of Noah’s character, which Lanterns presents as a parallel to John’s, is immediately blunted by the show’s need to soften and resolve everything left uncertain in John’s.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026

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