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ˈtoning, vbl. n. and ppl. a.
[f. tone v. + -ing.]
a. In various senses: see the vb.
1660[see tone v. 3]. 1708Ozell tr. Boileau's Lutrin iv. (1730) 192 The Toning of the Tenebrae. 1796Southey Lett. fr. Spain (1799) 399 The defects of metre are disguised by toning. 1843Ruskin Mod. Paint. I. ii. ii. ii. §15 This toning down and connection of the colours actually used. 1861Photogr. News Alm. in Circ. Sc. (c 1865) I. 155/1 Sufficient water tends..to secure regular toning. Ibid., Several different forms of the alkaline gold toning bath have been proposed. 1878Abney Photogr. (1881) 140 A trace of hypochlorous acid was found in the toning solution. 1891Meredith One of our Conq. xxxv, She struck a toneing warmth through his intelligence.
b. spec. Having or being a colour that tones in (with something previously mentioned). toning lotion, a lotion, usu. slightly astringent, used for cosmetic purposes to refine the texture of the skin.
1960Harper's Bazaar (U.K. ed.) Aug. 22/2 An easy seven-eighths suit, that wraps around a simple toning dress. 1965Ibid. (U.K. ed.) June 40 A toning lotion beneath base provides a protective film beneath make-up. 1970Cabinet Maker & Retail Furnisher 30 Oct. 204/1 It is available in toning shades of browns, blues, reds and greens. 1977Sunday Times 6 June 43/1 The attack on the Cooper pores was maintained with Fresh Toning Lotion. 1982Barr & York Official Sloane Ranger Handbk. 31/1 She has, naturally, a kilt, which she wears with toning tights. |