tone

[US]/təʊn/
[UK]/toʊn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. pitch; timbre; manner of speaking; shade
vt. speak with a particular intonation; enhance
vi. blend colors harmoniously; present pleasing shades.

Phrases & Collocations

musical tone

tone of voice

tone down

neutral tone

tone deaf

warm tone

skin tone

set the tone

tone up

muscle tone

color tone

tone color

ring tone

pure tone

single tone

low tone

affective tone

tone quality

falling tone

busy tone

tone colour

dial tone

rising tone

sets the tone

Example Sentences

the tone of the market

On the whole, their tone was unequivocal.

a snappish tone of voice

a somewhat arch tone of voice.

his tone was light.

a firm tone of voice .

a two-tone pulse signal.

a complaining tone of voice

took an angry tone with the reporters.

There is an acrid tone to your remarks.

Aclinic tone and assurgent tone take second place.Katabatic tone is always the shortest tone.

There was a tone of mockery in his voice.

tones of beige and green.

his tone was casual and conversational.

a tone of etiolated nostalgia.

the high tones of a flute.

Real-world Examples

Why am I hearing an accusatory tone?

Source: Modern Family - Season 03

I do not much like to take the tone of a moralist.

Source: The Little Prince

Yeah, it's got an almost improvisational tone.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 1 (Bilingual)

There's a real disturbing tone underneath it all.

Source: Exciting moments of Harry Potter

The tone ranges from cheesy to heartbreaking.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

It sets the tone for the whole show.

Source: Travel Across America

You should watch your tone, Comrade Legasov.

Source: CHERNOBYL HBO

It's a family picture. We don't need sepia tone.

Source: Modern Family Season 6

Maybe I'll raise the tone just slightly.

Source: Elliot teaches British English.

But he doesn't take a partisan tone.

Source: NPR News May 2021 Compilation

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