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

• monochrome
• monochromic
• self
• self-colored
• solid

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

Sabrina Carpenter and Anne Hathaway hit up a Versace affair in respective blue sparkles and monochromatic sharp suiting, while Harlem held a rager with Doechii, Law Roach, A$AP Rocky, and Tyler Mitchell putting on their party gear. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 May 2025

Anderson's monochromatic look also featured a wide-neck long-sleeve top and wide-leg pants. —Catherine Santino, People.com, 2 May 2025

Roberts Rassi says the key here is to go all in, with a full monochromatic look: the tie, the shirt, the shoes, all of it. —Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 1 May 2025

Its simple, monochromatic packaging and quite basic branding fit comfortably into the aesthetic of bathroom cupboard essential. —Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025

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