English noun: undertone | |||
1. | undertone (communication) a quiet or hushed tone of voice | ||
Samples | Spoke in undertones. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | tone, tone of voice | ||
2. | undertone (cognition) a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning | ||
Synonyms | undercurrent | ||
Broader (hypernym) | meaning, substance | ||
3. | undertone (attribute) a pale or subdued color | ||
Synonyms | tinge | ||
Broader (hypernym) | shade, tincture, tint, tone | ||