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
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
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Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
For styling, use blooming gels—do candy swirls in multiple chocolates and go monochromatic from light to dark (or dark to light).
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
Millions of miles of flying feels like an adequate amount of time to observe travelers struggle with bulky items, search endlessly for a gadget in a tangle of monochromatic accessories, and look longingly at their seatmate who seems to have it all together.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Look to Gucci for inspiration and craft a monochromatic narrative, adding a pop of red with your pumps.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Monochromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monochromatic. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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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
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