Tone Synonyms and Antonyms

tōn
A particular vocal quality that indicates some emotion or feeling
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. accent
  2. inflection
  3. intonation
Manner
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. style
  2. mode
  3. expression
  4. fashion
  5. condition
  6. manner
  7. aspect
  8. pure tone
  9. note
  10. habit
  11. vein
  12. musical-note
A general impression produced by a predominant quality or characteristic
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. air
  2. ambiance
  3. atmosphere
  4. aura
  5. feel
  6. feeling
  7. mood
  8. smell
A degree of color
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. tint
  2. hue
  3. cast
  4. tinge
  5. color value
  6. blend
  7. shade
  8. coloration
  9. tincture
The property by which the sense of vision can distinguish between objects, as a red apple and a green apple, that are very similar or identical in form and size
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. color
  2. hue
  3. tone-of-voice
  4. shade
  5. tint
Antonyms:
  1. atonicity
Give a healthy elasticity to
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. modulate
  2. inflect
  3. tone-up
  4. strengthen
Utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. chant
  2. intone

Words Related to Tone

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Tone Sentence Examples

  • I hoped he could read the tone of my voice.

  • His tone and expression awoke an old unwelcome feeling.

  • His tone suggested impatience, but his expression gave no clue as to why.

  • His tone sounded concerned as he kneeled beside her.

  • His tone was incredulous.

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