CEFR A2

toned

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: feeling, mood, manner, attitude

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toned (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 toned

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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