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tone

Noun

Definitions

1. tone

A noun borrowed from English referring to tone, used in various contexts such as the tone of a color, the tone of a conversation, or the overall mood and atmosphere of something. In art and design it relates to shade and hue, while in communication it refers to manner or nuance of expression.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Is the tone of this notice too strongly worded as a warning?

Sentence 2

It's a design that ties the whole screen together with a blue tone.

Sentence 3

Whoa, that tone just now was seriously scary!

Sentence 4

The venue announcements were made in a calm, measured tone.

Sentence 5

A police officer near the station gave a stern warning.