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.
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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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