toned
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
having a body that looks firm and strong with muscles that are easy to see.
having muscles that are firm and well-defined; possessing a lean, athletic physique with low body fat.
Simple“She looks very toned after spending three months training for the marathon.”
In context“The athlete's toned physique was a testament to years of rigorous resistance training and a strictly controlled nutritional regimen.”
UsageUsually describes a person's body or specific muscle groups like arms or legs.
- 02 C1 Advanced
having a particular quality of sound or a certain mood.
possessing a specified quality of pitch, colour, or character; frequently used in hyphenated compounds.
Simple“The singer's silver-toned voice filled the concert hall.”
In context“The diplomat delivered a moderately-toned response, carefully avoiding any language that might escalate the border dispute.”
UsageOften appears in compound adjectives like 'high-toned', 'silver-toned', or 'even-toned'.
Synonymsinflectedpitched