undertone Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a quiet or hushed tone of voice
- spoke in undertones
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noun a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
undercurrent.
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noun a pale or subdued color
tinge.
WordNet
Un"der*tone` noun
Definitions
A low or subdued tone or utterance; a tone less loud than usual. 2. an attitude, usu. conveyed by more than one part of an action or a communication, but not explicitly expressed.