Definition of Undertone

a quality or feeling that is gentle or subdued

Examples of Undertone in a sentence

When dying my hair, I have my stylist add a slight undertone of red to give it a different look.  🔊

The cereal has a gentle undertone of honey that adds to the flavor.  🔊

A faint undertone of jealousy was present in the congratulations, making it sound as if the sister wasn’t really happy about her brother’s new job.  🔊

The subtle blue undertone of the fabric made the dress look a little more navy than black.  🔊

Sipping on the exotic tea for the first time, the lady was pleasantly surprised by the faint undertone of lemon.  🔊

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