tenour
/ˈtɛnər/
noun
- The general meaning or direction of something written or spoken.
- The tenour of the speech was optimistic about the future.
- The tenour of the report suggested that changes were needed.
- I didn't catch every word, but the tenour of the conversation was clear.
- A person's general way of life or the usual pattern of events.
- The tenour of her days was filled with simple routines.
- The tenour of the household changed after the new baby arrived.
- After retiring, he enjoyed a quiet tenour of life.