Definition of undertone in English:

undertone

nounˈʌndətəʊnˈəndərˌtoʊn

1A subdued or muted tone of sound or colour.
they were talking in undertones
Example sentencesExamples
- She whispered, but Will murmured in an undertone for her to be quiet.
- Oh no, Selena, it brings out the yellow undertones in you complexion far too much.
- This is a deep red colour with earthy undertones.
- Some shades have yellow or brown specks in them, others have an undertone of blue or purple or even black.
- In some scenes, there were slight orange undertones to the flesh tones; this may have been the result of a low budget production and the lighting used during the filming, but it was not attractive.
- It was a sound akin to a cat's purr, but held undertones of a lion's growl.
- My skin tone is fair with a pink undertone and very red cheeks.
- Go for the cool kit if your skin has blue undertones - royal blue, vivid purple, and hot pink look good on you.
- The sounds of clinking glasses, shouting voices with the undertones of murmuring conversation, and the flickering of flame radiated from the mucky place.
- In general, when choosing a colour, opt for neutrals with bluish undertones or softer pinks.
- The quality of the film is as good as can be expected from any DVD from the early '90s. There was little to no grain in the color and the flesh tones lacked any unpleasant undertones.
- The foliage is a striking greyish-green with purple undertones and the small, pretty flowers are vivid pink.
- The skin tones in several scenes either contained orange undertones, or were extremely washed out.
- ‘Mom,’ I said in an undertone, my throat completely dry.
- Available in a bright blue with purple undertones, this plant is a show stopper when mass planted.
- His normal tone was destroyed by a scratchy undertone.
- The hue contains warm yellow undertones that create a sunlit ambience.
- Eyes ablaze, her mother murmured in harsh undertones.
- It has a nice, deep amber-brown colour, coffee, buttery undertones with a hint of tangerine in the taste, and a subtle warming of alcohol in the finish.
- If you have cool skin tones (blue undertones in your skin), silver would really bring out your beauty.
Synonyms
low voice, murmur, whisper, mutter
low tones, hushed tones
1. 1.1 An underlying quality or feeling.
  the sexual undertones of most advertising
  Example sentencesExamples
  Not surprisingly, the disconcerting undertones of this film are downright troubling.
  His statement held undertones of sexual suggestion, just as he had intended, and had no note of insecurity or uncertainty.
  However much I tried to be funny and nice, I didn't try to hide the undertone of serious disappointment.
  There were distinct undertones of fear and uncertainty in her voice.
  Dark, creepy undertones swell within its electronic mixes and specifically highlight the 4th untitled track.
  I'd said that once before, long ago, but that hadn't been tinted with the undertones I was feeling now.
  This show also had a lot of racist undertones and overtones.
  It's a movie with very strong spiritual undertones and overtones.
  There are hints of political undertones throughout the film.
  There was an undertone of disapproval in his voice.
  ‘Best if you overlook the name, mate,’ she suggested in a tone that was pleasant enough, yet held the tainted undertone of threat.
  But the political undertones are less interesting than the cultural ones.
  Instead of watching a comedy with sinister undertones, we're force-fed a melodrama with no tones at all.
  It has a few inspired moments and overall is a good, fun film with depressing undertones.
  A lot of what he said to me had sexual undertones.
  For all that written correspondence can manage, a subtle undertone and feeling is probably the hardest to achieve.
  The strong undertone of moral earnestness, never preached, gives a stability and force to the vivid portraiture, and prevents the satiric touches from degenerating into mere malice.
  Ali's arguments are tinged with nationalistic undertones.
  He didn't exactly looked panicked, but his voice was dark with rage and an undertone of fear.
  What's elusive about their music is that the songs are written in an introspective manner and as such, the spiritual undertones are disguised as a reflective life ethic.
  Synonyms
  undercurrent, hint, overtone, suggestion
  connotation, nuance, intimation, inkling, insinuation, implication, trace, suspicion, tinge, touch, vein, breath, whiff, whisper, glimmer, atmosphere, aura, tenor, flavour, colouring, shade, smack
  rare subcurrent

Definition of undertone in US English:

undertone

nounˈəndərˌtōnˈəndərˌtoʊn

1A subdued or muted tone of sound or color.
they were talking in undertones
a pallid undertone to her tanned skin
Example sentencesExamples
- In some scenes, there were slight orange undertones to the flesh tones; this may have been the result of a low budget production and the lighting used during the filming, but it was not attractive.
- Some shades have yellow or brown specks in them, others have an undertone of blue or purple or even black.
- ‘Mom,’ I said in an undertone, my throat completely dry.
- The foliage is a striking greyish-green with purple undertones and the small, pretty flowers are vivid pink.
- My skin tone is fair with a pink undertone and very red cheeks.
- Eyes ablaze, her mother murmured in harsh undertones.
- This is a deep red colour with earthy undertones.
- It has a nice, deep amber-brown colour, coffee, buttery undertones with a hint of tangerine in the taste, and a subtle warming of alcohol in the finish.
- The hue contains warm yellow undertones that create a sunlit ambience.
- If you have cool skin tones (blue undertones in your skin), silver would really bring out your beauty.
- Oh no, Selena, it brings out the yellow undertones in you complexion far too much.
- The skin tones in several scenes either contained orange undertones, or were extremely washed out.
- She whispered, but Will murmured in an undertone for her to be quiet.
- It was a sound akin to a cat's purr, but held undertones of a lion's growl.
- Available in a bright blue with purple undertones, this plant is a show stopper when mass planted.
- In general, when choosing a colour, opt for neutrals with bluish undertones or softer pinks.
- Go for the cool kit if your skin has blue undertones - royal blue, vivid purple, and hot pink look good on you.
- His normal tone was destroyed by a scratchy undertone.
- The sounds of clinking glasses, shouting voices with the undertones of murmuring conversation, and the flickering of flame radiated from the mucky place.
- The quality of the film is as good as can be expected from any DVD from the early '90s. There was little to no grain in the color and the flesh tones lacked any unpleasant undertones.
Synonyms
low voice, murmur, whisper, mutter
1. 1.1 An underlying quality or feeling.
  the sexual undertones of most advertising
  Example sentencesExamples
  There are hints of political undertones throughout the film.
  What's elusive about their music is that the songs are written in an introspective manner and as such, the spiritual undertones are disguised as a reflective life ethic.
  However much I tried to be funny and nice, I didn't try to hide the undertone of serious disappointment.
  Instead of watching a comedy with sinister undertones, we're force-fed a melodrama with no tones at all.
  This show also had a lot of racist undertones and overtones.
  It has a few inspired moments and overall is a good, fun film with depressing undertones.
  Not surprisingly, the disconcerting undertones of this film are downright troubling.
  Ali's arguments are tinged with nationalistic undertones.
  But the political undertones are less interesting than the cultural ones.
  I'd said that once before, long ago, but that hadn't been tinted with the undertones I was feeling now.
  Dark, creepy undertones swell within its electronic mixes and specifically highlight the 4th untitled track.
  A lot of what he said to me had sexual undertones.
  ‘Best if you overlook the name, mate,’ she suggested in a tone that was pleasant enough, yet held the tainted undertone of threat.
  It's a movie with very strong spiritual undertones and overtones.
  His statement held undertones of sexual suggestion, just as he had intended, and had no note of insecurity or uncertainty.
  The strong undertone of moral earnestness, never preached, gives a stability and force to the vivid portraiture, and prevents the satiric touches from degenerating into mere malice.
  There was an undertone of disapproval in his voice.
  He didn't exactly looked panicked, but his voice was dark with rage and an undertone of fear.
  There were distinct undertones of fear and uncertainty in her voice.
  For all that written correspondence can manage, a subtle undertone and feeling is probably the hardest to achieve.
  Synonyms
  undercurrent, hint, overtone, suggestion

单词	undertone
释义	Definition of undertone in English: undertone nounˈʌndətəʊnˈəndərˌtoʊn 1A subdued or muted tone of sound or colour. they were talking in undertones Example sentencesExamples She whispered, but Will murmured in an undertone for her to be quiet. Oh no, Selena, it brings out the yellow undertones in you complexion far too much. This is a deep red colour with earthy undertones. Some shades have yellow or brown specks in them, others have an undertone of blue or purple or even black. In some scenes, there were slight orange undertones to the flesh tones; this may have been the result of a low budget production and the lighting used during the filming, but it was not attractive. It was a sound akin to a cat's purr, but held undertones of a lion's growl. My skin tone is fair with a pink undertone and very red cheeks. Go for the cool kit if your skin has blue undertones - royal blue, vivid purple, and hot pink look good on you. The sounds of clinking glasses, shouting voices with the undertones of murmuring conversation, and the flickering of flame radiated from the mucky place. In general, when choosing a colour, opt for neutrals with bluish undertones or softer pinks. The quality of the film is as good as can be expected from any DVD from the early '90s. There was little to no grain in the color and the flesh tones lacked any unpleasant undertones. The foliage is a striking greyish-green with purple undertones and the small, pretty flowers are vivid pink. The skin tones in several scenes either contained orange undertones, or were extremely washed out. ‘Mom,’ I said in an undertone, my throat completely dry. Available in a bright blue with purple undertones, this plant is a show stopper when mass planted. His normal tone was destroyed by a scratchy undertone. The hue contains warm yellow undertones that create a sunlit ambience. Eyes ablaze, her mother murmured in harsh undertones. It has a nice, deep amber-brown colour, coffee, buttery undertones with a hint of tangerine in the taste, and a subtle warming of alcohol in the finish. If you have cool skin tones (blue undertones in your skin), silver would really bring out your beauty. Synonyms low voice, murmur, whisper, mutter low tones, hushed tones 1.1 An underlying quality or feeling. the sexual undertones of most advertising Example sentencesExamples Not surprisingly, the disconcerting undertones of this film are downright troubling. His statement held undertones of sexual suggestion, just as he had intended, and had no note of insecurity or uncertainty. However much I tried to be funny and nice, I didn't try to hide the undertone of serious disappointment. There were distinct undertones of fear and uncertainty in her voice. Dark, creepy undertones swell within its electronic mixes and specifically highlight the 4th untitled track. I'd said that once before, long ago, but that hadn't been tinted with the undertones I was feeling now. This show also had a lot of racist undertones and overtones. It's a movie with very strong spiritual undertones and overtones. There are hints of political undertones throughout the film. There was an undertone of disapproval in his voice. ‘Best if you overlook the name, mate,’ she suggested in a tone that was pleasant enough, yet held the tainted undertone of threat. But the political undertones are less interesting than the cultural ones. Instead of watching a comedy with sinister undertones, we're force-fed a melodrama with no tones at all. It has a few inspired moments and overall is a good, fun film with depressing undertones. A lot of what he said to me had sexual undertones. For all that written correspondence can manage, a subtle undertone and feeling is probably the hardest to achieve. The strong undertone of moral earnestness, never preached, gives a stability and force to the vivid portraiture, and prevents the satiric touches from degenerating into mere malice. Ali's arguments are tinged with nationalistic undertones. He didn't exactly looked panicked, but his voice was dark with rage and an undertone of fear. What's elusive about their music is that the songs are written in an introspective manner and as such, the spiritual undertones are disguised as a reflective life ethic. Synonyms undercurrent, hint, overtone, suggestion connotation, nuance, intimation, inkling, insinuation, implication, trace, suspicion, tinge, touch, vein, breath, whiff, whisper, glimmer, atmosphere, aura, tenor, flavour, colouring, shade, smack rare subcurrent Definition of undertone in US English: undertone nounˈəndərˌtōnˈəndərˌtoʊn 1A subdued or muted tone of sound or color. they were talking in undertones a pallid undertone to her tanned skin Example sentencesExamples In some scenes, there were slight orange undertones to the flesh tones; this may have been the result of a low budget production and the lighting used during the filming, but it was not attractive. Some shades have yellow or brown specks in them, others have an undertone of blue or purple or even black. ‘Mom,’ I said in an undertone, my throat completely dry. The foliage is a striking greyish-green with purple undertones and the small, pretty flowers are vivid pink. My skin tone is fair with a pink undertone and very red cheeks. Eyes ablaze, her mother murmured in harsh undertones. This is a deep red colour with earthy undertones. It has a nice, deep amber-brown colour, coffee, buttery undertones with a hint of tangerine in the taste, and a subtle warming of alcohol in the finish. The hue contains warm yellow undertones that create a sunlit ambience. If you have cool skin tones (blue undertones in your skin), silver would really bring out your beauty. Oh no, Selena, it brings out the yellow undertones in you complexion far too much. The skin tones in several scenes either contained orange undertones, or were extremely washed out. She whispered, but Will murmured in an undertone for her to be quiet. It was a sound akin to a cat's purr, but held undertones of a lion's growl. Available in a bright blue with purple undertones, this plant is a show stopper when mass planted. In general, when choosing a colour, opt for neutrals with bluish undertones or softer pinks. Go for the cool kit if your skin has blue undertones - royal blue, vivid purple, and hot pink look good on you. His normal tone was destroyed by a scratchy undertone. The sounds of clinking glasses, shouting voices with the undertones of murmuring conversation, and the flickering of flame radiated from the mucky place. The quality of the film is as good as can be expected from any DVD from the early '90s. There was little to no grain in the color and the flesh tones lacked any unpleasant undertones. Synonyms low voice, murmur, whisper, mutter 1.1 An underlying quality or feeling. the sexual undertones of most advertising Example sentencesExamples There are hints of political undertones throughout the film. What's elusive about their music is that the songs are written in an introspective manner and as such, the spiritual undertones are disguised as a reflective life ethic. However much I tried to be funny and nice, I didn't try to hide the undertone of serious disappointment. Instead of watching a comedy with sinister undertones, we're force-fed a melodrama with no tones at all. This show also had a lot of racist undertones and overtones. It has a few inspired moments and overall is a good, fun film with depressing undertones. Not surprisingly, the disconcerting undertones of this film are downright troubling. Ali's arguments are tinged with nationalistic undertones. But the political undertones are less interesting than the cultural ones. I'd said that once before, long ago, but that hadn't been tinted with the undertones I was feeling now. Dark, creepy undertones swell within its electronic mixes and specifically highlight the 4th untitled track. A lot of what he said to me had sexual undertones. ‘Best if you overlook the name, mate,’ she suggested in a tone that was pleasant enough, yet held the tainted undertone of threat. It's a movie with very strong spiritual undertones and overtones. His statement held undertones of sexual suggestion, just as he had intended, and had no note of insecurity or uncertainty. The strong undertone of moral earnestness, never preached, gives a stability and force to the vivid portraiture, and prevents the satiric touches from degenerating into mere malice. There was an undertone of disapproval in his voice. He didn't exactly looked panicked, but his voice was dark with rage and an undertone of fear. There were distinct undertones of fear and uncertainty in her voice. For all that written correspondence can manage, a subtle undertone and feeling is probably the hardest to achieve. Synonyms undercurrent, hint, overtone, suggestion
随便看	brutalizing brutalizing brutally brutally brute brute force brute-kind brutely bruteness brutes brutha bruting brutish brutishly brutishly brutishness brutishness brutism brutize Bruton, John brutum fulmen Brutus Brutus, Lucius Junius Brutus, Marcus Junius bruv