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undertone

DEFINITIONS OF: undertone

1

n a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning

Synonyms:
undercurrent
Type of:
meaning, substance
the idea that is intended

n a quiet or hushed tone of voice

“spoke in undertones”
Type of:
tone, tone of voice
the quality of a person's voice

n a pale or subdued color

Synonyms:
tinge
Type of:
shade, tincture, tint, tone
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
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