toned

Thân thiện

Her voice was warm and toned as she read the story aloud.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Having a particular tone or quality of sound: Describes something that produces or is characterized by a specific type of sound. 2. Having a particular shade or intensity of color: Describes something that has a specific color quality or hue. 3. (Of muscles or the body) Firm and well-defined: Describes a physical state where muscles are developed and not flabby, often as a result of exercise.

Usage Examples

• Adjective (Sound):
  • She preferred the warm, toned sound of the vintage radio.
  • The toned bell echoed clearly through the quiet hall.
• Adjective (Color):
  • The artist used beautifully toned paper for the drawing.
  • The photograph has a sepia-toned effect, giving it an antique look.
• Adjective (Body):
  • After months of training, his arms became lean and toned.
  • Regular swimming helps to keep your legs toned.

Advanced Usage

• Used in combination: "Toned" is frequently used with a preceding modifier (usually a noun or adjective) to specify the type of tone.
  • The deep-toned voice of the narrator was perfect for the documentary. (Having a deep tone of sound)
  • She bought a rose-toned lipstick. (Having a rose-colored tone)

Variants and Related Words

• Tone (noun/verb): The general quality of sound, color, or muscular firmness; to give strength or firmness to.
  • The tone of his speech was very serious.
  • These exercises will help tone your abdominal muscles.
• Toning (noun): The process of improving muscular firmness.
  • She does Pilates for body toning.
• Monotone (noun/adjective): A single, unchanging tone; sounded or spoken in a single unvarying tone.
  • He answered in a dull monotone.

Synonyms

• For sound: Resonant, sonorous, melodic.
• For color: Hued, tinted, shaded.
• For body: Firm, defined, sculpted, fit.

Related Phrases

• Toned down: Made less intense, forceful, or vivid.
  • The reporter toned down the criticism in the final article.
• Tone up: To make something firmer, stronger, or more vigorous.
  • I need to tone up my muscles before the summer.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having or distinguished by a tone; often used in combination
   • full-toned
   • silver-toned
2. having or characterized or distinguished by tone or a specific tone; often used in combination
   • full-toned
   • shrill-toned
   • deep-toned