tone (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /toʊn/
Definition
The feeling or character that someone's voice or writing has, which shows their attitude.
Examples
His angry tone showed he was upset.
She used a friendly tone when she spoke to the child.
The book's tone was very serious.
How to Use tone
- tone of voice (collocation)
- The particular way someone's voice sounds. — "I didn't like the tone of voice he used."
- tone of writing (collocation)
- The general feeling or attitude in written words. — "The tone of writing in the article was very critical."
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