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Meaning of undertone
undertone (n)
a quiet or hushed tone of voice
a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
a pale or subdued color
undertone (n.)
A low or subdued tone or utterance; a tone less loud than usual.
undertone Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The author's writing style was characterized by an undertone of irony.
- The boss's subtle undertone of disapproval was unmistakable.
- The conversation took on an undertone of seriousness as the topic shifted.
- The actor's portrayal had an undertone of menace that sent chills down the audience's spines.
- The color scheme of the room had a warm undertone that invited comfort.
- 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
overtone, tint, tone, tinge, hue, color, brightness, contrast, saturation, shade
achromatism, achromatism,,
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.
