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Vocabulary Entry
tone
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A quality or character of sound, or the general character or attitude of something.
Example Sentences
"The tone of her voice indicated she was upset."
"He adjusted the tone of the music to suit the mood of the room."
"The film had a dark tone that matched its themes."
V
verb
To give a particular character or attitude to something.
Example Sentences
"She decided to tone down her outfit for the formal event."
"The director aimed to tone the scene to make it more dramatic."
"He used filters to tone the image with a warmer hue."
A
adjective
Relating to the harmony, balance, or character of color or sound.
Example Sentences
"The tone colors in the painting create a serene feeling."
"She found his arguments to be tone-deaf to the real issues."
"The tone quality of the instrument is impressive."