two-toned
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/ˈtuːˌtoʊnd/
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/ˈtuːˌtəʊnd/
having two colors or shades
Etymology
Etymology Information
'two-toned' is formed in English from the words 'two' and 'toned', where 'two' means 'the number 2' and 'toned' means 'having a particular tone or color'.
Historical Evolution
'Two-toned' was created in modern English by combining 'two' and 'toned' to describe something with two colors or shades.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it simply described something with two tones or colors, and this meaning has remained unchanged.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having two different colors or shades.
She wore a two-toned dress to the party.
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Last updated: 2025/07/29 02:58