toned

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adjective

ˈtōnd How to pronounce toned (audio)
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

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past tense and past participle of tone entry 2

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Paulina Porizkova, Halle Berry and Elizabeth Hurley are just a few of the stars over 55 who stunned in recent Instagram posts showcasing their toned bikini bodies. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Hailey Bieber showed off her toned abs in a plunging naby sports bra during a walk through Los Angeles on August 21. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026 Natural oak, honey oak, golden oak, light walnut and other mid-toned hues are on the rise. — Jason Rueger, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 Similar to gray cabinets, Quinton says gray-toned floors can make rooms feel stark and cold. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for toned

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of toned was in the 15th century

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“Toned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toned. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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