undertone (Meaning)

Wordnet

undertone (n)

a quiet or hushed tone of voice

a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning

a pale or subdued color

Webster

undertone (n.)

A low or subdued tone or utterance; a tone less loud than usual.

undertone Sentence Examples

  1. The painting's subtle undertones hinted at a hidden message.
  2. Her voice carried an undertone of sadness that belied her cheerful words.
  3. The room's dim lighting created an eerie undertone that made everyone uneasy.
  4. The music had a hypnotic undertone that drew the listeners in.
  5. The author's writing style was characterized by an undertone of irony.
  6. The boss's subtle undertone of disapproval was unmistakable.
  7. The conversation took on an undertone of seriousness as the topic shifted.
  8. The actor's portrayal had an undertone of menace that sent chills down the audience's spines.
  9. The color scheme of the room had a warm undertone that invited comfort.
  10. The undertone of despair in the homeless man's eyes spoke volumes about his plight.

FAQs About the word undertone

a quiet or hushed tone of voice, a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning, a pale or subdued colorA low or subdued tone or utteranc

hue, tinge,overtone, tint, tone, brightness, contrast, shade, color, saturation

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The painting's subtle undertones hinted at a hidden message.

Her voice carried an undertone of sadness that belied her cheerful words.

The room's dim lighting created an eerie undertone that made everyone uneasy.

The music had a hypnotic undertone that drew the listeners in.