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View usage for: (ʌndəʳtoʊn) Word forms: plural undertones1. countable noun [in NOUN]If you say something in an undertone, you say it very quietly. 'What d'you think?' she asked in an undertone. Well-dressed clients were talking in polite undertones as they ate. Synonyms: murmur, whisper, low tone, subdued voice More Synonyms of undertone 2. countable nounIf something has undertones of a particular kind, it suggests ideas or attitudes of this kind without expressing them directly. The sobbing voice had an undertone of anger. ...a witty, racy story with surprisingly serious undertones. Synonyms: undercurrent, suggestion, trace, hint More Synonyms of undertone undertone in British English (ˈʌndəˌtəʊn) noun1. a quiet or hushed tone of voice 2. an underlying tone or suggestion in words or actions his offer has undertones of dishonesty 3. a pale or subdued colour undertone in American English (ˈʌndərˌtoʊn) noun1. a low tone of sound or voice 2. a faint or subdued color, esp. one seen through other colors, as in some glazes 3. any underlying quality, factor, element, etc. an undertone of horror Examples of 'undertone' in a sentenceundertone Definition a quiet tone of voice Well-dressed clients were talking in polite undertones as they ate. Definition something which suggests an underlying quality or feeling The sobbing voice had an undertone of anger. Additional synonymsDefinition a pervasive feeling or mood The muted decor adds to the relaxed atmosphere. Synonyms feeling, feel, air, quality, character, environment, spirit, surroundings, tone, mood, climate, flavour, aura, ambience, vibes (slang) Definition the impression or mood created by something a feeling of opulence and grandeur Synonyms atmosphere, mood, aura, ambience, feel, air, quality, vibes (slang) Definition a distinctive quality or atmosphere clothes with a nostalgic Forties flavour Synonyms quality, feeling, feel, style, property, touch, character, aspect, tone, suggestion, stamp, essence, tinge, soupçon - undertake
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Additional synonymsDefinition a small amount I glanced at her and saw no hint of irony on her face. Synonyms trace, touch, suggestion, taste, breath, dash, whisper, suspicion, tinge, whiff, speck, undertone, soupçon that fashionably faint suggestion of a tan Synonyms trace, touch, hint, shadow, impression, breath, indication, whisper, suspicion, ghost, intimationDefinition a very small amount Could there have been a slight tinge of envy in her voice? Synonyms trace, bit, drop, touch, suggestion, dash, pinch, smack, sprinkling, smattering, soupçon Definition a small amount She thought she might have a touch of flu. Synonyms bit, spot (British), trace, drop, taste, suggestion, hint, dash, suspicion, pinch, smack, small amount, tinge, whiff, jot, speck, smattering, intimation, tinctureDefinition an amount of something so small that it is barely noticeable Wash them in cold water to remove all traces of sand. Synonyms bit, drop, touch, shadow, suggestion, hint, dash, suspicion, tinge, trifle, whiff, jot, tincture, iotaDefinition a low soft voice Men were talking in whispers in the corridor. Synonyms murmur, mutter, mumble, undertone, low voice, soft voice, hushed tone |