He caught the subtle undertone of sarcasm, and his black eyebrows lifted.

While the question was asked in the same low voice he'd used for the entire conversation, she sensed a subtle undertone of menace.

The song utilizes symbolism and imagery, with a subtle religious undertone throughout.

Margaret caught the subtle undertone in his words, and knew he was flirting with her.

The colors from this season are clear and icy, like a winter's day; always with subtle blue undertones.

Each track features a spiritual female figure, and had subtle Biblical undertones.

Every dish we've eaten here has been full of complex flavours and subtle undertones.

Some trick in the transmission made Ganfre look larger than life, and his words came out with subtle undertones of power.

Dama was thrown back into memories and her voice carried subtle undertones when she responded.

At the same time Ouyang infused the film with subtle nationalist undertones.