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Meaning of undertone

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

undertone

noun

Definitions

  1. An auditory tone of low pitch or volume.

  2. 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.

    Antonyms:overtone
  3. A pale colour, or one seen underneath another colour.

  4. A low state of the physical faculties.

verb

Definitions

  1. To accompany as an undertone.

  2. To say or speak in an undertone.

  3. To present as less important, noticeable or prominent.