Overtone

Synonyms of overtone

• suggestion
• hint
• undertone

Antonyms of overtone

• undertone
• subtext
• undercurrent

Collocations of overtone

musical overtone

Frequency: 70 %

The musical overtone of the performance captivated the audience.

subtle overtone

Frequency: 60 %

There was a subtle overtone of sadness in her voice.

racial overtone

Frequency: 50 %

The conversation had a racial overtone that made everyone uncomfortable.

political overtone

Frequency: 45 %

The speech had a strong political overtone that resonated with the crowd.

sexual overtone

Frequency: 40 %

There was a subtle sexual overtone in their flirtatious banter.

Idiomatic Expressions for overtone

• Phrase: give overtone to
  Meaning: to add a particular quality or feeling to something
  Usage: The music gave overtones of nostalgia to the scene.