tonal

adjective

ton·​al ˈtō-nᵊl How to pronounce tonal (audio)
1
: of or relating to tone, tonality, or tonicity
2
: having tonality
tonally adverb

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The pastel eyeshadow, the thick black eyelashes, the tonal, glossy lip and the shimmering highlight on the peaks of her face. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2025 Lace trim on front straps Rose gold-tone hardware including X front closure with tonal stone embellishment Adjustable supportive elastic straps Lace: 93% Polyamide, 7% Elastane; Wing Lining: 87% Nylon, 13% Elastane; Cup lining: 100% Polyester. Etsy, refinery29.com, 3 Jan. 2025 Loeffler Randall Ginger Red Velvet Mary Jane Step into the holiday spirit with Loeffler Randall’s Mary Jane flats in luxurious red velvet, featuring delicate tonal piping. Angela Lei, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 Eggers’ Nosferatu is brimming with visual and tonal nods to F.W. Murnau’s groundbreaking 1922 silent film. Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tonal 

Word History

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of tonal was in 1776

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“Tonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tonal. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

tonal

adjective
ton·​al ˈtōn-ᵊl How to pronounce tonal (audio)
: of or relating to a musical tone
tonally adverb

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