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undertone

noun un·der·tone \ˈən-dər-ˌtōn\

: a low or quiet voice

: a quality, meaning, etc., that is present but not clear or obvious

: a color that you can see in small amounts

Full Definition of UNDERTONE

1
:  a low or subdued utterance or accompanying sound
2
:  a quality (as of emotion) underlying the surface of an utterance or action
3
:  a subdued color; specifically :  a color seen through and modifying another color
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First Known Use of UNDERTONE

1806
UNDERTONE Defined for Kids

undertone

noun un·der·tone \ˈən-dər-ˌtōn\

Definition of UNDERTONE for Kids

1
:  a low or quiet voice <They spoke in undertones.>
2
:  a partly hidden feeling or meaning <There was an undertone of anger in the answer.>

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