Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tone-down
verb
/toʊn daʊn/
Definition
To reduce the intensity or strength of something.
Examples
- She decided to tone down her bright red lipstick for the meeting.
- The director asked the actor to tone down his performance for the more serious scene.
- In her presentation, she tried to tone down some of the technical jargon to make it easier for everyone to understand.
Meaning
When you tone down something, you make it less extreme or severe in quality, often to make it more acceptable or pleasant.
Synonyms
- soften
- diminish
- moderate
- subdue
