what does undertone mean?
UNDERTONE as NOUN
- Meaning
Synonym(s)
Hypernyms(s) undertone is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance
- implicit meaning
Synonym(s)
Hypernyms(s) undertone is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- a quiet or hushed tone of voice
Usage Example(s)
Hypernyms(s) undertone is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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