UNDERTONE

9 letters 10 Scrabble points

Definition of UNDERTONE

noun
  1. An auditory tone of low pitch or volume.

  2. An implicit message perceived subtly alongside, but not detracting noticeably from, the explicit message conveyed in or by a book, film, verbal dialogue or similar (contrast with overtone); an undercurrent.

  3. A pale colour, or one seen underneath another colour.

verb
  1. To accompany as an undertone.

  2. To say or speak in an undertone.

  3. To present as less important, noticeable or prominent.

Related words: de-emphasize downplay

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters U N D E R T O N E
Length 9 letters
Scrabble Score 10 points

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