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: reduced or softened in intensity, forcefulness, etc. : restrained, subdued It was a toned-down version of a raunchy tune he sung in minstrel shows. Charles Seabrook The toned-down bar has reclaimed paneling, weathered couches and a cocktail menu without bottle service. Benjamin Detrick as in muted not excessively showy after such a heated argument, it was a relief to hear someone use toned-down language to state their position -
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ornate -
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rococo -
overwrought -
gilt -
overdecorated -
overdone See More past tense of tone (down) as in muffled -
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let up (on) -
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