undertone
nounDivide undertone into syllables:
un · der · tone
How to pronounce undertone:
Definition of undertone:
- undertone (noun):
- a quiet tone of voice
- a low or subdued utterance or accompanying sound
- a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning.
Synonyms for undertone:
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