monotony

mo·not·o·ny

noun \mə-ˈnä-tə-nē, -ˈnät-nē\

Definition of MONOTONY

1

: tedious sameness

2

: sameness of tone or sound

Examples of MONOTONY

1. She hated the monotony of the job.
2. The brief storm was a relief from the monotony of the hot summer afternoon.

First Known Use of MONOTONY

1706

Related to MONOTONY

Synonyms: humdrum, monotone, monotonousness, sameness

Related Words: uniformity; blahs, boredom, drabness, dullness (also dulness), ennui, restlessness, tediousness, tedium, tiresomeness, weariness, wearisomeness

Near Antonyms: diversity, multiplicity, variety; variability, variation; absorption, engagement, engrossment, enthrallment, fascination, grip, interest, intrigue, involvement; animation, enlivenment, excitement, invigoration, stimulation

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