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.
undertone Meaning
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of undertone
Synonyms:
- lightness
- coloring
- secondary-color
- value
- coloration
- primary-color
- tertiary-color
- cast
- pigmentation
- chromaticity
- chroma
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
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
tone, tint, hue, tinge,overtone,tincture, shade, saturation, contrast, brightness
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.