Vocabulary Entry

undertone

|noun • verb

noun

A subtle or underlying quality or meaning.

Example Sentences

"The artist's work had an undertone of sadness."

"There was an undertone of tension in the room during the meeting."

"The poem's undertone reflected the poet's deep personal struggles."

verb

Example Sentences

"The speaker undertone the importance of unity in his speech."

"She seemed to undertone her true feelings during the conversation."

"The film undertone a message about environmental awareness."