Undertones - English meaning

ˈʌn.də.təʊn

Undertones – definitions in English dictionary

noun
A subdued or muted tone of sound or colour.
Usage examples:
They were talking in undertones
Synonims:
Low voice Murmur Whisper Mutter Low tones Hushed tones

noun
A quality of something that you realize exists although it is not expressed directly
Usage examples:
His remarks carried an undertone of anger., josé muttered something to me in an undertone.

noun
A particular but not obvious characteristic that a piece of writing or speech, an event, or a situation has
Usage examples:
I thought her speech had slightly sinister undertones., undertone of it was a comedy act with an un…

noun
A colour, smell, flavour, etc. that is part of something but not the most obvious part
Usage examples:
The elephant's pale grey skin carries undertones of violet., the gin has a unique crisp flavour tha…

noun
In a very quiet voice
Usage examples:
Freddie muttered something to me in an undertone.

Undertones translation into English

Undertones: translate from English into Chinese

底色

Undertones: translate from English into Dutch

Ondertonen

Undertones: translate from English into French

Nuances

Undertones: translate from English into German

Untertöne

Undertones: translate from English into Hindi

Undertones

Undertones: translate from English into Italian

Sfumature

Undertones: translate from English into Korean

저음

Undertones: translate from English into Russian

Полутона

Undertones: translate from English into Spanish

Matices

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Undertones – similar words

undertone

noun
A subdued or muted tone of sound or colour.
Usage examples:
They were talking in undertones

noun
A quality of something that you realize exists although it is not expressed directly
Usage examples:
His remarks carried an undertone of anger., josé muttered something to me in an undertone.

Undertone - all meanings in English

Undertones synonims

murmur

noun
A low continuous background noise.
Usage examples:
The distant murmur of traffic

verb
Say something in a low or indistinct voice.
Usage examples:
Nina murmured an excuse and hurried away

verb
To speak or say very quietly
Usage examples:
"i love you," she murmured., a murmur of voices

Murmur - all meanings in English

mutter

verb
Say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation.
Usage examples:
He muttered something under his breath

noun
A barely audible utterance, especially one expressing dissatisfaction or irritation.
Usage examples:
A little mutter of disgust

verb
To speak quietly and in a voice that is not easy to hear, often when you are anxious or complaining about something
Usage examples:
[ i ] he muttered to himself as he walked., [ t ] i heard him mutter something., "there has to be a…

Mutter - all meanings in English

whisper

verb
Speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's throat, especially for the sake of secrecy.
Usage examples:
Alison was whispering in his ear

noun
A soft or confidential tone of voice; a whispered word or phrase.
Usage examples:
She spoke in a whisper

verb
To say something very quietly, using the breath but not the voice
Usage examples:
[ i ] what are you girls whispering about?, they spoke in whispers, not wanting anyone to hear them.

Whisper - all meanings in English

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