noun Download 🔗Share A tone whose frequency is an integer multiple of another; a member of the harmonic series. Examples : "The cello's low note had several overtones, creating a rich, complex sound. " sound music physics frequency Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (often in plural) An implicit message (in a film, book, verbal discussion or similar) perceived as overwhelming the explicit message. Examples : "The teacher's seemingly simple request for feedback had overtones of criticism, making the students hesitant to speak openly. " communication media language literature story style writing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To give an overtone to. Examples : "The teacher's voice overtone a sense of excitement about the upcoming field trip. " sound music Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading