Synonyms of undertone

Noun


1. undertone, tone, tone of voice

usage: a quiet or hushed tone of voice; "spoke in undertones"

2. undertone, undercurrent, meaning, substance

usage: a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning

3. undertone, tinge, shade, tint, tincture, tone

usage: a pale or subdued color

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