toned

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

Examples of toned in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Born Gloria Halleujah Woods, the artist was all smiles at the game, wearing a black and white dress that complemented her toned figure (sis has been in the gym). —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025

The mom of one also took her transformation seaside in July, posing on a yacht in a black-and-white swimsuit that highlighted her toned frame. —Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025

The new two-toned bordeaux is especially striking for an unconventional holiday table, though the print is available in several other shades that are versatile enough to use daily. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025

Another interesting point is that nasty anti-Trump name calling seemed toned down following the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk. —Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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