Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Overtones.
Overtones - as a noun
(usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality
Example: "Overtones of despair"
A harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
partial9partial toneOvertones - as a verb
To give an overtone to.
Example Sentences
"The music had dark overtones that added a sense of mystery."
"Her words carried subtle racial overtones that offended many people."
"The painting had religious overtones, depicting scenes from the Bible."
"The movie had political overtones, commenting on the current state of affairs."
"The novel explores the romantic overtones of forbidden love."
Word Game Points
Is OVERTONES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overtones is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OVERTONES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is OVERTONES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overtones is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOVERTONES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is OVERTONES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overtones is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOVERTONES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
