🎶overtone

noun
/ˈoʊvərˌtoʊn/

Meaning

A subtle quality, implication, or additional meaning beyond the obvious.

Example Sentences

His speech had political overtones that were hard to ignore.

Synonyms

nuance, undertone, implication, suggestion, hint

Antonyms

denial, clarity

Collocations

political overtone, cultural overtone, religious overtone

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