2. Elevated; high-principled; honorable.
[1913 Webster]
In whose high-toned impartial mind
Degrees of mortal rank and state
Seem objects of indifferent weight. --Sir W.
Scott.
3. pretentious, pompous. [PJC]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
high-toned — high′ toned′ or high′ tone′ adj. 1) having high principles; dignified 2) having or aspiring to good taste, high standards, or refinement: a high toned literary review[/ex] 3) affectedly stylish or genteel • Etymology: 1770–80 … From formal English to slang
high-toned — [hī′tōnd′] adj. 1. Now Rare high in tone; high pitched 2. characterized by dignity, lofty moral or intellectual quality, high principles, etc.: often used ironically or humorously ☆ 3. Informal of or imitating the manners, attitudes, etc. of the… … English World dictionary
high-toned — 1779 of musical pitch, 1807 of morality, from HIGH (Cf. high) (adj.) + TONE (Cf. tone) … Etymology dictionary
high-toned — /huy tohnd /, adj. 1. having high principles; dignified. 2. having or aspiring to good taste, high standards, or refinement: He writes for a high toned literary review. 3. affectedly stylish or genteel. Also, high tone. [1770 80] * * * … Universalium
high-toned — adjective pretentiously elegant a high toned restaurant • Syn: ↑high class • Similar to: ↑elegant … Useful english dictionary
high-toned — adj 1. high principled, respectable, reputable, ethical, moral, uncorrupt; straightforward, aboveboard, disinterested, dispassionate, truthful, candid; dignified, distinguished, distingue, impressive, imposing; honorable, venerable, revered;… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
high-toned — a. 1. Acute, sharp, shrill, high. 2. Noble, honorable. See high minded, 2 … New dictionary of synonyms
high-toned — /ˈhaɪ toʊnd/ (say huy tohnd) adjective 1. high in tone or pitch. 2. having high principles; dignified. 3. US Colloquial of, or with pretensions to, superior social status …
high-toned — adjective Date: 1807 1. high in social, moral, or intellectual quality 2. pretentious, pompous … New Collegiate Dictionary
high-toned — adjective Having a pretentious, high class attitude … Wiktionary
