monochromatic

adjective

mono·​chro·​mat·​ic ˌmä-nə-krō-ˈma-tik 

1

a

: having or consisting of one color or hue

a monochromatic winter scene

b

: monochrome sense 2

monochromatic photographs

2

: consisting of radiation of a single wavelength (see wavelength sense 1) or of a very small range of wavelengths

3

: of, relating to, or exhibiting monochromatism

4

: lacking variety, creativity, or excitement : colorless

monochromatically

ˌmä-nə-krō-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

monochromaticity

ˌmä-nə-ˌkrō-mə-ˈti-sə-tē 

noun

Synonyms of monochromatic

• solid
• monochrome
• self
• neutral
• monochromic

Examples of monochromatic in a Sentence

It's a monochromatic room with a blue rug and blue furniture.

although marble and bronze sculptures are monochromatic, they can be amazingly lifelike

Recent Examples on the Web

And break up the monochromatic pieces with a cardigan tied around your waist for some definition (and a handy extra layer, in case the temperature changes). —Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 25 May 2026

While the color palette can vary, interior designers agree that a lighter base and a monochromatic palette tends to feel more expansive than dark moody schemes. —Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 25 May 2026

From Stewart's sunny yellow sweatsuits to Oprah's monochromatic sweater sets, the two multihyphenates consistently stay chic while jetsetting. —Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 24 May 2026

Like supermodel Helena Christensen, senior shopping editor Tatjana Freund also applies the product to her lips for a monochromatic look. —Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin monochromatos, from Greek monochrōmatos, from mon- + chrōmat-, chrōma color

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for monochromatic

• adiabatic
• aristocratic
• asymptomatic
• axiomatic
• diagrammatic
• diaphragmatic
• electrostatic
• endolymphatic
• epigrammatic
• homeostatic
• idiomatic
• magnetostatic

Kids Definition

monochromatic

adjective

mono·​chro·​mat·​ic ˌmän-ə-krō-ˈmat-ik 

1

: having or consisting of one color

2

: consisting of radiation (as light) of a single wavelength

Medical Definition

monochromatic

adjective

mono·​chro·​mat·​ic ˌmän-ə-krō-ˈmat-ik 

1

: having or consisting of one color or hue

2

: consisting of radiation of a single wavelength or of a very small range of wavelengths

3

: of, relating to, or exhibiting monochromatism

monochromaticity

-ˌkrō-mə-ˈtis-ət-ē 

noun

plural monochromaticities