The Only Use of
undertone
in
A Streetcar Named Desire
- The game has continued in undertones.†
Scene 3.3
Definitions:
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(1)
(undertone as in: a subtle undertone) a subtle characteristic
(a subtle characteristic is less obvious than surrounding characteristics -- though not necessarily less important) -
(2)
(undertone as in: said in an undertone) a very quiet or hushed voice