noun🔗ShareA tone whose frequency is an integer multiple of another; a member of the harmonic series."The rich sound of the cello included noticeable overtones, creating a warmer, fuller sound than a simple note. "musicsoundfrequencyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(often in plural) An implicit message (in a film, book, verbal discussion or similar) perceived as overwhelming the explicit message."The politician's speech about unity had strong overtones of blame, making many people feel targeted despite his claims of inclusivity. "languagecommunicationliteraturemediastorystyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo give an overtone to."The politician carefully chose his words to overtones his speech with a sense of hope and unity. "soundmusiclanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
