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Definition of toned

toned

/toʊnd/
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• adjective

1

Having firm, well-defined muscles and little excess fat as a result of physical exercise.

Example

"Years of regular swimming and strength training kept her arms and shoulders remarkably toned."

2

Having a specified quality of sound, voice, color, or character (typically used in combination).

Example

"The artist sketched the portrait on warm-toned paper to give the highlights greater depth."

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• Nearby Words

tonally
tone
tone river
toned
toneless
tonelessly
tonelessness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'tone', which derives via Old French and Latin 'tonus' from Ancient Greek 'tonos', originally meaning a stretched cord, tension, or musical pitch.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Toned. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/toned
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