TONES

[plural] [noun] literaryShe recounted the story to me in shocked tones (= in a shocked tone).For more than half a century, the reassuring tones of BBC newscasters have informed British television viewers about world events."Mr Mellors," she said in suitably reverent tones, "is the church organist."Mother had one of her headaches and was only to be addressed in hushed tones. -toned [suffix]Low-toned mutterings could be heard in the next room.