Undertone example sentences
Related (8): subtext, implication, insinuation, inference, suggestion, connotation, tone, atmosphere
"Undertone" Example Sentences
Common Phrases
- There was an ominous undertone to her words.
- I detected an angry undertone in his voice.
- The song had a sad undertone that reflected the singer's melancholy mood.
- There was a hint of sarcasm in his words, though spoken kindly, with an undertone of derision.
- The speech had hidden political undertones that many people did not catch.
- Her voice had an affectionate undertone.
- His words had a threatening undertone that made me uncomfortable.
- There was an accusatory undertone in the way she said my name.
- The melody had a sinister undertone that somehow fit the theme of the story.
- Her question had an accusing undertone.
- Despite the cheerful exterior, there was an underlying tone of sadness and regret, an undertone of melancholy.
- His soothing tone had an undertone of condescension that irritated me.
- The story had an emotional undertone that resonated deeply.
- Though spoken kindly, her words had an undertone of regret and remorse.
- Her voice had an affectionate undertone that comforted me.
- Though the surface meaning seemed benign, I sensed an insidious undertone to his statements.
- The music had an ominous undertone that matched the frightening lyrics.
- The newspaper article had political undertones that were subtle but present.
- His remarks had an ironic undertone that many in the audience did not catch.
- Despite the holiday atmosphere, there was an undertone of anxiety and stress.
- The reporter's question had an accusatory undertone.
- The base note gave the melody an emotional undertone.
- There was an ironic undertone to his remarks about the tragedy.
- His expression had an undertone of disappointment.
- The joke had an angry undertone that made it fall flat.
- The colorful painting had a gloomy, sinister undertone.
- Her words had an accusing undertone that made me defensive.
- The minor key gave the melody a melancholy undertone.
- The media coverage had a cynical undertone that ignored the positive aspects of the story.
- His advice had an arrogant undertone that I found offensive.
- The deep bass notes gave the song an ominous undertone.
- There was a note of warning in her tone, though she spoke softly, with an affectionate undertone.
- The song had an ironic undertone that belied its cheery lyrics.
- There was an undercurrent of disapproval in her tone, despite her friendly words.
- Despite the generally positive atmosphere, there was an undertone of resentment and frustration simmering below the surface.
- The review had an appreciative undertone that validated my work.
- His voice carried an undertone of bitterness that soured his words.
- The advertisement had religious undertones that some viewers found inappropriate.
- Though the words were kindly meant, I detected an accusatory undertone.
- The party had an air of forced cheerfulness, with an underlying tone of tension and unease.
- The speech had hidden political undertones that many listeners did not notice.
- The music had a triumphant undertone that perfectly underscored the heroic story.
- His news report had a jaded undertone that was off-putting.
- Though his words were chosen carefully, I sensed a threatening undertone.
- The happy tone of her words hid an undertone of sadness.
- There was an accusatory undertone in her seemingly innocent questions.
- The melody had a mystical undertone that matched its ethereal lyrics.
- There was an angry undertone in her otherwise composed manner.
- Despite the general good mood, I detected an unhappy undertone in his words.
- There was a hostile undertone during the negotiations that did not bode well for an agreement.
- Though trying to sound encouraging, her words carried an undertone of condescension.
- The sarcastic tone carried an undertone of resentment.
- The poem had an uplifting undertone that inspired hope.
- The harsh undertone of the character's words belied his peaceful exterior.
- The cheerful music had an ominous undertone that belied the party atmosphere.
- There was an air of fun, with an underlying undertone of desperation.
- His speech had political undertones that were not explicitly stated.
- She spoke kindly but her words carried an accusatory undertone.
- The uplifting melody had a sad undertone that reflected the singer's mood.
- The movie had religious undertones that were subtle but unmistakable.