verb.
Simple past tense and past participle of tone.
adjective.
Having a (specified kind of) tone.
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adjective.
having or characterized or distinguished by tone or a specific tone; often used in combination
adjective.
having or distinguished by a tone; often used in combination
Word Usage
"Everett Collection Robert De Niro as Travis Bickle "I used the phrase 'toned the color down,'" Mr. Scorsese told an audience attending the "Taxi Driver" restoration unveiling at the DGA Theater last week."