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Antonyms for undertone

Grammar : Noun
Spell : uhn-der-tohn
Phonetic Transcription : ˈʌn dərˌtoʊn

Definition of undertone

Origin :
  • 1762, "low or subdued tone," from under + tone. Figurative sense of "undercurrent of feelings, etc.," is attested from 1861.
  • noun suggestion, whisper
Example sentences :
  • A chattering and hurrying of people could be heard as an undertone.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • "I will go with you quietly," he said to them, in an undertone.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • They had been speaking in an undertone, standing together at a window, apart from the rest.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • "That's Mrs. Wimby's husband," said the judge in an undertone.
  • Extract from : « The Gentleman From Indiana » by Booth Tarkington
  • Then, knowing Nani's history, he related it in an undertone.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • All this was muttered in an undertone, not intended for the ear of the railway official.
  • Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon
  • "You can't truly say you're out, dear," counselled Edna, in an undertone.
  • Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens
  • I heard a whispered greeting and an undertone of conversation.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science September 1930 » by Various
  • "It is his portrait," she murmured in an undertone, as if the face of her late husband could hear her.
  • Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola
  • The landlord told them in an undertone, that the young woman had a violent fever.
  • Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola

Synonyms for undertone

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