Meaning of the word undertone in English
What does undertone mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
undertone
US /ˈʌn.dɚ.toʊn/
UK /ˈʌn.dɚ.toʊn/
Noun
1.
a particular but not obvious characteristic that a piece of writing or speech, an event, or a situation has:
Example:
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I thought her speech had slightly sinister undertones.
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