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high-toned † Derog. 
adj. affecting a superior attitude.
- 1824 (1931) Were more firm and decided conduct observed to freemen generally throughout the Country it would be much to our interest as their present independence and high toned importance is very injurious and in my opinion frought with danger to the concern.
- 1955 The Bear, who was as discerning of character and high-toned in his choice of friends, had taken an equal liking to Joe.
- 1824 (1931) Were more firm and decided conduct observed to freemen generally throughout the Country it would be much to our interest as their present independence and high toned importance is very injurious and in my opinion frought with danger to the concern.