Synonyms of undertone
3 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for undertone is underhue. Other synonyms of undertone are de-emphasize and downplay.
Synonyms and similar words for undertone
verbTo present as less important, noticeable or prominent.
- de-emphasizeTo remove or reduce the emphasis from something; to make something less important; to play down.
- downplayTo de-emphasize; to present or portray as less important or consequential.
nounMore synonyms
- underhueSynonym of undertone (“colour that is pale or seen underneath another”).
Opposite of undertone
nounAn implicit message perceived subtly alongside, but not detracting noticeably from, the explicit...
- overtoneAn implicit message (in a film, book, verbal discussion, or similar) perceived as overwhelming the explicit message.
verbAntonym(s) of “present as less important”.
Meaning of undertone
- noun An auditory tone of low pitch or volume.
- noun An implicit message perceived subtly alongside, but not detracting noticeably from, the explicit message conveyed in or by a book, film, speech or similar (contrast with overtone); an undercurrent.
- noun A pale colour, or one seen underneath another colour.
undertone in other languages
Questions about synonyms of undertone
- What is another word for undertone?
- Undertone has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as underhue, de-emphasize and downplay.
- What is the opposite of undertone?
- The opposite of undertone is overtone. Other antonyms of undertone are accent and accentuate.
- What does undertone mean?
- Undertone means an auditory tone of low pitch or volume.
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