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undertoneun‧der‧tone /ˈʌndətəʊn $ -dərtoʊn/ noun [countable]   - a story with racist undertones
- There was an unmistakable undertone of nationalist resentment in many of their remarks.
- A pleasant floral aroma with woody undertones this tasted like a very dry pale sherry with bubbles which had a tannic aftertaste.
- Balanced it was not, with acidic undertones so evident that it was hard to swallow.
- He disregarded the Navigator's diminution of his name, perhaps sensing the undertone, this time, of almost fond indebtedness.
- In the prevailing hush of the room, it had an especially clumsy ring, an undertone of impermanence.
- It is most definitely a thriller, but with strong romantic undertones.
- The darkness and space made us all speak in undertones.
- With him, it's that certain words have terribly strong undertones.
when something has a meaning that is not directly stated► suggest if a statement, fact, event etc suggests that something is true, it seems to mean that it is true or could be true, but this is not directly stated: · It is still not clear what these facts suggest -- perhaps a new strain of the virus, or a completely new virus.suggest (that): · All the evidence suggests that the problem has improved in recent years.· The victim had marks on his neck which seemed to suggest he had been strangled. ► imply if a statement, fact, event etc implies that something is true, it suggests very strongly that it is true : · His criticisms implied a lack of confidence in my work.imply (that): · The way he greeted the boys seemed to imply that he knew them quite well.· Just the fact that he's written to you implies he likes you. ► say to say something in an indirect way - use this especially when you are saying what the real meaning of a statement is: · What do you think the writer is saying in this story?say (that): · Are you saying I'm fat?· So what you're saying, Mr President, is that you don't have a policy on this issue. ► implication a meaning that is not directly stated, but which seems to be intended: · He didn't actually accuse me of stealing, but that was the implication.implication that: · Staff members were asked to work on Sundays, with the implication that they would lose their jobs if they refused.by implication (=the intended meaning is that): · The law bans organized protests and, by implication, any form of opposition. ► undertone a feeling or attitude that seems to be part of a statement, even though it is not directly stated: · a story with racist undertonesundertone of: · There was an unmistakable undertone of nationalist resentment in many of their remarks. 1a feeling or quality that is not directly expressed but can still be recognized → overtoneundertone of There was an undertone of sadness in her letter. Opponents claim the policy has racist undertones.2 literary if you speak in an undertone, you speak quietlyin an undertone ‘Don’t be too upset if he doesn’t come,’ said Drew in an undertone. |