overtones

[US]/ˈəʊ.və.təʊnz/
[UK]/ˈoʊ.vɚ.toʊnz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.suggestions or implications beyond the literal meaning; the plural form of overtone

Phrases & Collocations

musical overtones

cultural overtones

emotional overtones

subtle overtones

political overtones

social overtones

negative overtones

positive overtones

hidden overtones

rich overtones

Example Sentences

the song had beautiful overtones that resonated with the audience.

her voice carried overtones of sadness and longing.

the painting's colors had overtones that evoked a sense of nostalgia.

the speaker's tone had overtones of authority and confidence.

in music, overtones add richness and depth to the sound.

his comments had overtones of sarcasm that were hard to miss.

the novel explores themes with overtones of social criticism.

she spoke with overtones of excitement about the upcoming event.

the debate had overtones of tension and rivalry between the two teams.

his laughter had overtones of joy that lifted everyone's spirits.

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