"It was funny, though," he said, his tone easier, livelier, the tone of a confidence to a pal.

Outside the courtroom, Judge Ryan consciously sheds his sober air for a livelier, friendly tone.

Its lively tone and focus on specific works makes it of interest to the general reader as well as the specialist.

Lucille also played the piano with a lively, French-resonant, roof-of-the-mouth tone.

However, when mint is part of a slow-cooked medley, the dried version does impart its expected lively tone.

Some major themes of the novel are presented and the lively, satiric tone of the narration is set.

Shorter sized toms are used to project quick and lively tones that add clarity.

"But I hope it won't be for a good while yet," he added in a livelier tone, as we moved onward to the church.

Still, prices seem in keeping with the lively, informal tone of all four Maxes.

The string of commercials starring Kevin Butler has been met with positive acclaim due to its humorous and lively tone.