tone

/tˈə‍ʊn/

/ˈtoʊn/

[noun] [verb]

Tone

[NOUN]

a particular quality of a shade of color that differentiates it from another color

synonyms : shade

tincture

tint

(phonetics) a degree of lowness or highness, called pitch, in a language that signifies different meanings

a vocal or musical sound with a particular pitch, intensity, and quality

synonyms : quality

timber

timbre

a musical interval that lasts as long as two semitones separating two notes in a scale

synonyms : musical note

note

the general manner or attitude of the author in a literary work

the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

synonyms : feel

a steady sound without overtones

synonyms : pure tone

a musical interval of two semitones

synonyms : step

whole step

whole tone

the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli

synonyms : tonicity

tonus

antonyms : atonicity

the quality of a person's voice

synonyms : tone of voice

to tone

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to make one's muscles stronger or more contracted

synonyms : strengthen

tone up

to soften or decrease the intensity, color, sound, etc. of something

with conceit; in a conceited manner

synonyms : conceitedly

self-conceitedly

change to a color image

utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically

synonyms : chant

intone

vary the pitch of one's speech

synonyms : inflect

modulate

Examples

1. The artist used different tones of cream to create a realistic portrayal of the sandy beach.

2. Hey, watch your tone when speaking to your boss.

3. Regular exercise can help build and tone muscles.

4. He uses a pencil to shade and create different tones in his artwork.

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