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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 


TONED DOWN (adjective)


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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