toned
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtoʊnd// UK //tˈəʊnd// toned
adj. having a body that looks firm, strong, and healthy because of regular exercise. It describes muscles that are well-defined but not necessarily huge.
adj. having firm, well-defined muscles resulting from physical exercise. Often used to describe a physique that is lean rather than purely muscular.
She has very toned arms from swimming every day.
After months of consistent weight training and a balanced diet, he noticed his legs were much more toned.
The athlete's toned physique was a testament to years of rigorous conditioning and a meticulous approach to functional fitness.
Usage
Typically used as a predicative adjective after 'look' or 'become', or attributively before a noun.