undertones

NOUN

suggestion, whisper

Synonyms

STRONGEST

connotation overtone tinge undercurrent

STRONG

association atmosphere buzz feeling flavor hint hum implication mumble murmur mutter rumor touch trace

WEAK

low tone

Antonyms

STRONG

lot

Example Sentences

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In Good Vibrations, Dormer played Terri Hooley - Northern Ireland's 'godfather of punk' and the man who helped The Undertones record their debut EP.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2023

Terri’s bands — Rudi, the Outcasts, the Undertones — don’t snarl in their rebellion, though.

From New York Times • Jun. 21, 2023

Feargal Sharkey, former lead singer of The Undertones — best known for punk classic "Teenage Kicks" — was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, or OBE.

From Fox News • Jun. 8, 2019

Feargal Sharkey, former lead singer of The Undertones - best known for punk classic “Teenage Kicks” - was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, or OBE.

From Washington Times • Jun. 8, 2019

After a period of struggle and disappointment Buchanan published Undertones in 1863.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" by Various