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1. (n.) undertone
a low or subdued tone:
to speak in undertones.
2. undertone
an unobtrusive or background sound.
3. undertone
an underlying quality or element; undercurrent:
an undertone of regret in his voice.
4. undertone
a subdued color; a color modified by an underlying color.
Etymology: (1800)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) undertone
a quiet or hushed tone of voice
"spoke in undertones"
2. (noun) undertone, undercurrent
a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
3. (noun) undertone, tinge
a pale or subdued color
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1. (noun) undertone
a hint or suggestion of sth
a joke with racial undertones; a fruity red wine with undertones of cinnamon
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| Definition of 'undertone' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) undertone
a low or subdued tone or utterance; a tone less loud than usual
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