low-toned
3.9
A voice or sound that is quiet and low
- adjective
- /loʊ toʊnd/
:
de tono bajo
- 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
quiet
vslow-toned
∞
1.0
Not making much noise
is more narrowly about very soft voice volume and tone
little
vslow-toned
496
1.1
Soft and quiet in voice
expresses a very soft pitch and more hushed delivery
small
vslow-toned
80
1.0
Quiet and hard to hear
focuses more on very soft loudness rather than gentle feeling
muted
vslow-toned
19
4.0
Sound that is softer and quieter than usual
is specifically very soft in volume rather than merely reduced
10
7.4
A little and not obvious
is about very soft voice volume rather than mild degree
subdued
vslow-toned
9
4.2
Soft and not bright, like pale colors or quiet sounds
is specifically focused on very soft loudness rather than general restraint
low-keyed
vslow-toned
1
5.9
Quiet and simple in style, not showy
is about actual very soft sound rather than style restraint
Antonyms
How Loud
Surface Forms
low-toned positive
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.