toned

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adjective

ˈtōnd How to pronounce toned (audio)
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

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These tools and expert tips are your best weapon for reclaiming a smooth, even toned and luminous complexion. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026 Winter, spring, summer, or fall, Gomez knows the key to styling a single-toned look is mixing textures. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2026 Flagstone and Gravel Simple organic flagstone married with neutral-toned gravel makes for a rugged and earthy garden pathway in this design by Hommes + Gardens. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026 While Clone 7 offers cherry and raspberry flavors and good tannic structure with great plush mouthfeel, Clone 4 is noted for more black-toned fruit such as blackberry and black currant and very age-worthy tannic structure. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for toned

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 4 Sep. 2026.

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