2. Adjective. (context: of a musical instrument) tuned to the correct pitch ¹
3. Adjective. brought into harmony ¹
4. Adjective. adapted to a particular context ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Attuned
1. attune [v] - See also: attune
Lexicographical Neighbors of Attuned
Literary usage of Attuned
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Monthly Review by Ralph Griffiths (1804)
"With hearts thus attuned, and in the midst of a scene so interesting and so
magnificent, we long remained in silent wonder and gratitude. ..."
2. The Treasury of Sacred Song: Selected from the English Lyrical Poetry of by Francis Turner Palgrave (1907)
"... To wake and know the new life throbbing, find Doubt and disquietude are left
behind, Eyes open'd, ears attuned to heavenly sound, Is Heaven found. ..."
3. The Dawn in Britain by Charles Montagu Doughty (1906)
"attuned to sweet consent of Phoebus' lute, Making ambrosial melody, among the
gods !) When, after this, those sing an heavenly laud ; What manly heart is ..."
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