Definition of Undertone
Undertone
un·der·tone
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
an underlying characteristic, feeling, or quality under the surface of something;
e.g. It is a comedy movie with an underlying tone of horror.
(noun)
a low or subdued voice;
e.g. To make sure he didn't offend the host, he commented to his friend, in an undertone, that the food was rather salty and cold.
(noun)
a subdued color;
e.g. She has a blue undertone in her skin.
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