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tones Definition and Meaning in English (tones definition)

noun
Synonyms:notesinflectionsnuances
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Tones definition: The particular quality, pitch, or strength of a sound, especially of the human voice, or the general character or attitude expressed by something.

Definitions of Tones

  1. 1noun

    The particular quality, pitch, or strength of a sound, especially of the human voice, or the general character or attitude expressed by something.

  2. 2noun

    Variations of a color, especially with regard to its lightness, darkness, or saturation.

  3. 3verb

    To give a particular quality or character to something, or to change the color or shade of something.

Example Sentences

casual

“The speaker's voice had several emotional tones.”

casual

“The painting used warm tones of red and orange.”

casual

“The new lighting tones down the harshness of the room.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivetone
past participletoned
present participletoning
nountone
adjectivetonal

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

set the toneidiom

To establish a particular mood or character for something.

tone downphrasal_verb

To make something less intense, severe, or offensive.

tone upphrasal_verb

To make muscles firmer or stronger, or to make something more intense.

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Tones definition: The particular quality, pitch, or strength of a sound, especially of the human voice, or the general character or attitude expressed by something.
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'Tones' translates to 'tones' in English. Tones definition: The particular quality, pitch, or strength of a sound, especially of the human voice, or the general character or attitude expressed by something.
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