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

The shade traveled from the lid down along the lower lash line, with plum-toned eyeliner adding extra definition and a bright highlight placed at the inner corners. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Five designers, including André Fu and Joyce Wang, have left their mark on the neutral-toned rooms, where monogrammed robes, Frette towels, and premixed cocktails chill in the fridge. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026

Pick something neutral-toned that packs easily, like this windproof and waterproof REI Rainier Rain Jacket, which works equally well for blustery days in Mykonos and stargazing on a mountaintop in Crete. — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

Without proper toning and pre-toning, Martin says, putting silver dye on warm-toned hair can turn strands green. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 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