Synonyms of tone

tone

noun

ˈtōn 

1

as in style

a distinctive way of putting ideas into words

the angry tone of his letter makes it clear he doesn't want to speak to me ever again

Synonyms & Similar Words

• style
• mode
• manner
• vein
• phraseology
• fashion
• locution
• expression
• delivery
• address
• idiom
• elocution
• connotation
• regionalism
• archaism
• colloquialism
• denotation
• acceptation

2

as in shade

a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished

fall fashions in deep jewel tones

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shade
• color
• hue
• coloration
• tinge
• tint
• coloring
• tincture
• undertone
• cast
• overtone
• contrast
• brightness
• saturation
• value
• lightness
• chroma
• pigmentation
• chromaticity
• primary color
• secondary color
• tertiary color
• colorway

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• achromatism

3

as in self

the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others

all that showbiz glitz is out of keeping with the tone of the college

Synonyms & Similar Words

• self
• nature
• personality
• colors
• character
• complexion
• characteristic
• constitution
• clay
• disposition
• spirit
• composition
• temperament
• genius
• trait
• temper
• essence
• feature
• flavor
• sort
• attribute
• individuality
• uniqueness
• property
• soul
• distinctness
• grain
• habit
• interior
• makeup
• substance
• distinctiveness
• stamp
• mark
• way
• point
• hallmark
• metal
• singularity
• stuff
• savour
• essentiality
• earmark
• savor
• interiority

Examples of tone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Harris-Walz campaign strategy in Michigan is clumsy and tone deaf. —Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024

The flowers and tones were even nods to the Veneto region. —Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024

To maintain consistent messaging, develop a voice and tone that fits your brand and create a brand toolkit that can be shared across departments. —Emily Reynolds Bergh, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024

Because vitamin C also helps promote collagen production and combat discoloration, SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic will help improve overall skin texture and tone, wrinkles included. —Emily Orofino, Allure, 29 Oct. 2024