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undertone

UK
/ˈʌndəˌtəʊn/
US
/ˈʌndərˌtoʊn/

Translations

undertonenoun
undertones
pl
UK
/ˈʌndəˌtəʊn/
US
/ˈʌndərˌtoʊn/
There was an undertone of sarcasm in his voice that was hard to miss.
Il y avait un sous-entendu de sarcasme dans sa voix, difficile à manquer.
sous-tonSurtout en colorimétrie et en cosmétique ; pour une nuance de couleur ou de son atténuée.
The painting had a blue undertone that gave it a calming effect.
Le tableau avait un sous-ton bleu qui lui donnait un effet apaisant.
Synonyms
nuance
shade
tone
undertone
overtone
implication
suggestion
hint
subtext

Definitions

undertonenoun
A subdued or muted tone of sound or color.
The painting had a blue undertone that gave it a calming effect.
An underlying or implied meaning or quality.
There was an undertone of sarcasm in his voice that was hard to miss.
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