Definition of Tone of voice

1. Noun. The quality of a person's voice. "He spoke in a nervous tone of voice"

Exact synonyms: Tone
Generic synonyms: Delivery, Manner Of Speaking, Speech
Specialized synonyms: Note, Rotundity, Roundness, Undertone
Derivative terms: Intonate

Definition of Tone of voice

1. Noun. The way someone speaks, as characterised by tone, pitch, speed, rhythm, melody, accent, etc. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tone Of Voice

tone-deaf
tone arm
tone arms
tone colour
tone deafness
tone decay test
tone dialing
tone dialling
tone down
tone ending
tone language
tone mark
tone marks
tone number
tone numbers
tone of voice (current term)
tone poem
tone poems
tone sandhi
tone scale
tone system
tone up
tonearm
tonearms
toned
toned down(p)
toneless
tonelessly
tonelessness
tonelessnesses

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