monotone 1 of 2

noun

ˈmä-nə-ˌtōn How to pronounce monotone (audio)
Definition of monotonenext
as in monotony
a tedious lack of variety there's a monotone to the landscape in that part of the state: uniformly flat land in all directions, for as far as the eye can see

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monotone

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adjective

as in monochromatic

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Recent Examples of monotone
Noun
Rue descends into crime, working with Nazis, the feds, and a Black cowboy in a drug plot that stems from her adolescent foibles with monotone drug dealer Laurie (Martha Kelly). — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026 Ruck, 69, appeared in the film as Ferris Bueller’s best friend, Cameron Frye, while Stein, 81, played the monotone economics teacher in John Hughes' staple. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Adjective
It’s revealed that Bishop, Alamo’s mysterious and monotone right-hand man, has removed the bullets, essentially sentencing Alamo to death. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 June 2026 Rue descends into crime, working with Nazis, the feds, and a Black cowboy in a drug plot that stems from her adolescent foibles with monotone drug dealer Laurie (Martha Kelly). — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for monotone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monotone
  1. monotony
  2. monochromatic
  3. boredom
  4. colorless
  5. humdrum
  6. solid
Noun
  • Della Valle told Chavez that keeping himself busy, in whatever constructive ways possible, was the only way to make it through the monotony with his sanity intact.
    — Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 6 July 2026
  • These cowboy songs were meant to soothe restless cattle during the night or break the monotony of isolation.
    — Ted Olson, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Definition of monotony
Adjective
  • Designed in collaboration with Ukrainian architect and designer Victoria Yakusha, the boutique translates the brand’s restrained jewelry vocabulary into a nearly monochromatic interior.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
  • That decidedly glitzy, monochromatic aesthetic sets this Royal Oak apart from others in the lineup.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 July 2026
Definition of monochromatic
Noun
  • Like many projects, Ultra Lights began as a way for singer-songwriter John Robinson to stave off pandemic boredom.
    — Jeff Yerger, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026
  • For at least a few hours, Doug’s boredom vanished, and Gabriella no longer felt like an activities director on a cruise ship.
    — Jason Karlawish, STAT, 8 July 2026
Definition of boredom
Adjective
  • Margarine is naturally colorless, but producers add synthetic beta-carotene to it to mimic the color of butter.
    — Rosemary Trout, Scientific American, 27 June 2026
  • This colorless, almost invisible ever transforming blob of reactions is the party.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 June 2026
Definition of colorless
Noun
  • That something so benign could wreak so much havoc against the backdrop of a place as humdrum as a corner restaurant is what makes the story (written by TZ mainstay Richard Matheson) so terrifying.
    — Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • Not your humdrum log flume by any means, this ride combines screen technology (the aquarium scene is quite stunning) with animatronics and some serious water fun.
    — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of humdrum
Adjective
  • This upgrade package also includes the more powerful P160C solid-fuel boosters introduced in June and a lighter upper stage structure.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
  • As business brokers tell it, the type of companies that millennials are now eagerly snapping up are smaller firms with recurring revenue, a solid customer base, expertise in a niche market, and books that are in order.
    — Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of solid

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