undertone

The word “undertone” has 3 syllables: un-der-tone

It's pronounced as /ˈʌn.dɚˌtoʊn/

What is synonym and antonym for undertone?

In the thesaurus, “undertone” has 49 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for undertone along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for undertone

babble
babbling
blab
blabbing
brightness
cast
chatter
chattering
chroma
chromaticity
color
coloration
coloring
colorway
contrast
drivel
driveling
drivelling
gabble
gabbling
grunt
grunting
hue
jabber
jabbering
lightness
maundering
mumble
murmur
murmuring
mutter
muttering
overtone
pigmentation
prattle
prattling
primary color
rambling
rumor
saturation
secondary color
shade
tertiary color
tincture
tinge
tint
tone
value
whisper

Antonyms for undertone

achromatism

Meanings of undertone

noun
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.
3. A pale colour, or one seen underneath another colour.
4. A low state of the physical faculties.
verb
1. To accompany as an undertone.
2. To say or speak in an undertone.
3. To present as less important, noticeable or prominent.

Example Sentences

The speech had a subtle undertone of criticism.
Her voice carried an undertone of sadness that was hard to ignore.
The painting features warm undertones that enhance its depth.
There was an undertone of tension during the meeting.
The novel’s undertone suggests a deeper message about society.

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