Undertone

Synonyms of undertone

• hint
• subtext
• undercurrent

Antonyms of undertone

• clarity
• loudness
• overtone

Collocations of undertone

subtle undertone

Frequency: 70 %

There was a subtle undertone of tension in the room.

dark undertone

Frequency: 60 %

The movie had a dark undertone that left viewers feeling unsettled.

mysterious undertone

Frequency: 50 %

The painting had a mysterious undertone that captivated all who viewed it.

hidden undertone

Frequency: 45 %

Beneath his cheerful demeanor, there was a hidden undertone of sadness.

ominous undertone

Frequency: 35 %

The storm clouds overhead added an ominous undertone to the evening.

Idiomatic Expressions for undertone

• Phrase: with an undertone of sadness
  Meaning: having a subtle feeling or quality of sadness
  Usage: Her smile was bright, but with an undertone of sadness that he couldn't quite place.