Associations to the word «Undertone»

UNDERTONE, noun. An auditory tone of low pitch or volume

UNDERTONE, noun. An implicit message perceived subtly alongside, but not detracting noticeably from, the explicit message conveyed in or by a book, film, verbal dialogue or similar (contrast with overtone); an undercurrent

UNDERTONE, noun. A pale colour, or one seen underneath another colour

UNDERTONE, verb. To present as less important, noticeable or prominent

UNDERTONE, noun. A quiet or hushed tone of voice; "spoke in undertones".

UNDERTONE, noun. A subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning.

UNDERTONE, noun. A pale or subdued color.