Associations to the word «Undertone»

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

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
Leo Buscaglia