Definition of undertones Undertones

/ʌˈndɚtowˌnz/ - [undertownz] -

We found 3 definitions of undertones from 2 different sources.

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What does undertones mean?

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  • undertones (Noun)
    Plural of undertone.

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Noun

Plural: undertones

undertone - a pale or subdued color
  tinge
  tint, tincture, shade, tone (pharmacology) a medicine consisting of an extract in an alcohol solution
undertone - a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
  undercurrent
undertone - a quiet or hushed tone of voice; "spoke in undertones"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • undertone (n.)
    A low or subdued tone or utterance; a tone less loud than usual.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • undertone
    The associated or secondary meaning of a word or expression in addition to its explicit or primary meaning.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • undertone
    un′dėr-tōn, n. a low tone: a low state of the physical faculties: a low, subdued colour.—adj. Un′dertōned

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