undertoned

In my 43 years, I have never seen as much "racially undertoned" politics as I see and hear about today.

Gil Laroya: Did the Obama Presidency Regurgitate America's Deep Racial Divides? 2010

“Say ye made a mistake — say ye made a mistake, Mysie,” replied the faithful seneschal, in a soothing and undertoned voice;

The Bride of Lammermoor 2008

A long undertoned conversation followed this interchange of civilities, when I heard the lady say in rather elevated tones,

The Englishwoman in America 2007

Thanks for the suicidally undertoned note from Hunter S.

Think Progress » Report: Bush plans Bolton recess appointment. 2006

But this, ladies and henteelhombres, this may be the funniest, most sexually-undertoned informercial yet: The Deion Sanders Hot Dog Express.

Archive 2005-03-01 Michelle Collins 2005

UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: I don ` t think security needs to be a main focus, like cops and everything all over, but there should be an undertone, an undertoned measure of security.

CNN Transcript Nov 11, 2005 2005

Dudley delivered his puzzling harangue with a good deal of undertoned vehemence, and was strangely agitated.

Uncle Silas 2003

Meanwhile, Mr. and Mrs. Manlius, having, as managers, set the little piece on the stage in good condition, were carrying on a private undertoned conversation, which resulted in Mrs. Manlius asking, in an engaging manner, --

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 87, January, 1865 Various

That "high" look Joyce had noted went with high thoughts, and a voice undertoned by a beautiful soul.

Joyce's Investments A Story for Girls Fannie E. Newberry

"Amen -- Amen!" came the deep chorus from the bank, the high, plaintive women's voices undertoned by the masculine bass.

Judith of the Cumberlands Alice MacGowan