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tones

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈtoʊnz// UK //tˈəʊnz// tones

n. the quality or character of a sound, or the way someone speaks that shows their feelings. It can also refer to a specific shade of a color.

n. the quality, pitch, or strength of a sound; the expressive quality of a voice reflecting a speaker's attitude. Often refers to the relative lightness or darkness of a color.


SIMPLE

She spoke in soft tones to avoid waking the baby.

CONTEXTUAL

The designer chose several different tones of blue to create a calming atmosphere in the bedroom.

COMPLEX

The diplomat's measured tones during the press conference were intended to de-escalate tensions without making any specific concessions to the opposing side.

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Often used in the plural when referring to the general quality of a voice or a range of colors.

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