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OVERTONES

(noun, verb)
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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)
partialpartial tone

Overtones - 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."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERTONES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overtones is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
OVERTONES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is OVERTONES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overtones is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERTONES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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