Meaning & use

toned

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Having firm, well-defined muscles, especially as a result of exercise.

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Years of training gave her a toned, athletic physique.

He follows a strict routine to keep his arms toned.

A note on using this word

Also used more broadly for a specified shade, tint, or quality of sound, not just muscle definition.

Words with a similar meaning

fitsculpted

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Words with an opposite meaning

flabbyuntoned

Another way to use it

2. adjective

having a specified tone, shade, or quality of sound or color

The old photograph had a warm, sepia-toned finish.

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