Associations to the word «Undertone»
Noun
Adjective
- Racist
- Muttering
- Confidential
- Monotonous
- Teenage
- Audible
- Hoarse
- Comedic
- Homosexual
- Punk
- Sinister
- Subtle
- Hushed
- Discreet
- Satirical
- Breathless
- Ominous
- Erotic
- Inexplicable
- Irony
- Sullen
- Pathetic
- Talking
- Unmistakable
- Melodic
- Hissing
- Mystical
- Muffled
- Whispering
- Humorous
- Sexual
- Cautious
- Subdued
- Vibrant
- Savage
- Solemn
- Loud
- Eponymous
- Lesbian
- Speaking
- Guarded
- Romantic
- Veiled
- Pop
- Stiff
- Philosophical
- Faint
Adverb
Wiktionary
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
Dictionary definition
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.
Wise words
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life -
in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us
to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions
all of a color.