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TONED DOWN
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Dictionary entry overview: What does toned down mean?
• TONED DOWN (adjective)
The adjective TONED DOWN has 1 sense:
1. made less strong or severe
Familiarity information: TONED DOWN used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Made less strong or severe
Synonyms:
toned down; diluted
Context example:
a pale gleam of diluted sunlight
Similar:
tempered (adjusted or attuned by adding a counterbalancing element)
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