high-toned

(hi’tond), a. 1. High in pitch: as, a high-toned instrument. He read the service rather with strong nervous voice than in a graceful manner; his voice was sharp and high toned rather than harmonious. Johnson, Swift (Lives of Poets, IIT. 438). 2. Having high principles; dignified; self-respecting: as, a high-toned character, hilarious Like being of superior kind, In whose high-toned impartial mind Degrees of mortal rank and state Seem objects of indifferent weight. Scott, Lord of the Isles, ii. 8. 3. Stylish; fashionable; pretentious. [Colloq., The electric light company of Independence, Mo., will put 12 lights in Eden Park, a high-toned residence part of this Kansas City suburb. lect. Rev. (Amer.), XIII. 10, high-top (hi’top),”. 1+. The masthead of a ship. But I should see my wealthy Andrew dock'd in sand, Vailing her high-top lower than her ribs, To ki her burial. Shak., M. of V., i. 1. 2. A kind of sweet apple.