tonal

adjective

ton·​al ˈtō-nᵊl How to pronounce tonal (audio)
1
: of or relating to tone, tonality, or tonicity
2
: having tonality
tonally adverb

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Season 7’s sleek, six-episode lineup is drawing some of its best reviews to date, with critics praising the emotional complexity, tonal range, and sharp storytelling. Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025 There was a lot of tonal discussion and back and forth. Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025 From a tonal split on eyeshadows to a tie between blunt cuts and hair extensions, the best moments existed in the indecision. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 7 Apr. 2025 The modern silhouette is accented with tonal fine veiling draped at the crown and delicate sinamay straw flora with vintage stamen. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tonal

Word History

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of tonal was in 1776

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“Tonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tonal. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

tonal

adjective
ton·​al ˈtōn-ᵊl How to pronounce tonal (audio)
: of or relating to a musical tone
tonally adverb

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