Definitions for undertoneˈʌn dərˌtoʊn
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
un•der•toneˈʌn dərˌtoʊn(n.)
a low or subdued tone:
to speak in undertones.
an unobtrusive or background sound.
an underlying quality or element; undercurrent:
an undertone of regret in his voice.
a subdued color; a color modified by an underlying color.
Origin of undertone:
1800
Princeton's WordNet
undertone(noun)
a quiet or hushed tone of voice
"spoke in undertones"
undertone, undercurrent(noun)
a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
undertone, tinge(noun)
a pale or subdued color
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
undertone(noun)ˈʌn dərˌtoʊn
a hint or suggestion of sth
a joke with racial undertones; a fruity red wine with undertones of cinnamon
Wiktionary
undertone(Noun)
an auditory tone of low pitch or volume
undertone(Noun)
an implied meaning; an undercurrent
undertone(Noun)
a pale colour, or one seen underneath another colour
Webster Dictionary
Undertone(noun)
a low or subdued tone or utterance; a tone less loud than usual
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