Synonym: character, color, complexion, condition, hue, intonation, key, mood, nature, note, pitch, quality, shade, shape, sound, spirit, stain, style, tinge, tint, vigor. Similar words: get on, sit on, act on, button, put on, cotton, at once, rest on. Meaning: [təʊn] 
n. 1. the quality of a person's voice 2. (linguistics) a pitch or change in pitch of the voice that serves to distinguish words in tonal languages 3. (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound) 4. the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people 5. a quality of a given color that differs slightly from a primary color 6. a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound 7. a steady sound without overtones 8. the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli 9. a musical interval of two semitones 10. the quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author. v. 1. utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically 2. vary the pitch of one's speech 3. change the color or tone of 4. change to a color image 5. give a healthy elasticity to.
n. 1. the quality of a person's voice 2. (linguistics) a pitch or change in pitch of the voice that serves to distinguish words in tonal languages 3. (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound) 4. the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people 5. a quality of a given color that differs slightly from a primary color 6. a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound 7. a steady sound without overtones 8. the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli 9. a musical interval of two semitones 10. the quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author. v. 1. utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically 2. vary the pitch of one's speech 3. change the color or tone of 4. change to a color image 5. give a healthy elasticity to. 
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31. You should tone down the red colour in your painting.
32. There is a very moral tone to this book.
33. I still didn't like his tone of voice.
34. His comments to reporters were conciliatory in tone.
35. You should cleanse, tone and moisturize every day.
36. There was a touch of asperity in his tone.
37. She spoke in a tone of easy confidence.
38. The meetings were noted for their deeply religious tone.
39. The article was moderate in tone.
40. The overall tone of the book is gently nostalgic.
41. His tone was curt and unfriendly.
42. His peremptory tone of voice irritated everybody.
43. She had that superior tone of voice.
44. The doctor spoke in a brusque tone.
45. A speaker conveys information through tone and body language.
46. She replied in a measured tone to his threat.
47. Perhaps a darker tone would be better.
48. There was a brittleness to his tone.
49. When she spoke her tone was acid.
50. Her voice took on a troubled tone.
51. There was a friendly,[http://sentencedict.com/tone.html] bantering tone in his voice.
52. She always adopted a severely practical tone.
53. The question was posed in a flat tone.
54. I have no brow of such a pedagogical tone.
55. Both men sang in a deep, raspy tone.
56. He spoke in a confidential tone, his voice low.
57. Please speak clearly after the tone.
58. Stefano's grip tightened and his tone became colder.
59. There was a hint of impatience in his tone.
60. Her tone was sharp with anger.
More similar words: get on, sit on, act on, button, put on, cotton, at once, rest on, wait on, count on, button up, get on with, at one time, all at once, report on, autonomy, comment on.