toned (down) (Meaning)

toned (down)

reduced or softened in intensity, forcefulness, etc.

The vibrant colors of the sunset had been toned down by the approaching twilight.
The original design was too flashy, so we toned down the hues to make it more subtle.
The dealership toned down their advertisements to avoid alienating potential customers.
After the controversy, the politician toned down his rhetoric to regain public support.
The restaurant toned down the spice level of the dish to cater to a broader audience.
To preserve the historical character of the neighborhood, the construction plans were toned down in scale.
The band toned down their performance at the acoustic venue to create a more intimate atmosphere.
The author toned down the violence in the novel to make it more appealing to a younger audience.
The overbearing design of the website was toned down to enhance user experience.
The CEO toned down the company's growth projections to avoid creating unrealistic expectations.

reduced or softened in intensity, forcefulness, etc.

restrained,muted, subdued, conservative, understated, quiet, fitting, proper, low-keyed, appropriate

flamboyant, glitzy, gaudy, garish, flashy, noisy, swanky, ostentatious,loud, swank

The vibrant colors of the sunset had been toned down by the approaching twilight.

The original design was too flashy, so we toned down the hues to make it more subtle.

The dealership toned down their advertisements to avoid alienating potential customers.

After the controversy, the politician toned down his rhetoric to regain public support.