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

And if your eyes are your favorite feature, play them up with sculptural lashes, a soft smoky eye, or a simple wash of cool-toned eye shadow. — Loren Savini, Allure, 4 Sep. 2026

The final step is a brown-toned lip liner, which the Grammy winner places on the perimeter of her lips before blending out with her finger. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

The asymmetrical hemline of her lace top showed off some underboob, putting her toned midsection on full display. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026

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

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