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Undertone

Undertone Meaning & Definition
Undertone Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Undertone?

[n] a pale or subdued color
[n] subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
[n] a quiet or hushed tone of voice; "spoke in undertones"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Undertone: tinge | undercurrent

Related Terms | Find terms related to Undertone:

See Also | meaning | shade | substance | tincture | tint | tone | tone | tone of voice

Undertone In Webster's Dictionary

\Un"der*tone`\, n. A low or subdued tone or utterance; a tone less loud than usual.

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