low-toned
- adjective
- /loʊ toʊnd/
- During the meeting, the team engaged in low-toned discussions to maintain a focused atmosphere.
Examples
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She spoke in a low-toned voice that made everyone feel calm and relaxed.
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You know, a very low tone energy signal, low vibrational signal.
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Krake heard a low-toned moan from Thrayl -- of agony or delight, he couldn't tell.
Fiction book (1991) -
The singer's low-toned melody resonated throughout the quiet hall.
Synonyms
Not making much noise
Quiet and simple in style, not showy
Sound that is softer and quieter than usual
Soft and not bright, like pale colors or quiet sounds
Quiet and hard to hear
Soft and quiet in voice
A little and not obvious
Antonyms
How Loud
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Low-toned joins low ('not high') and tone ('sound' or the 'quality of a voice'). So, low-toned describes a sound or voice that is low or quiet, which is why a low-toned voice feels deep, calm, and subdued.