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monotone

[mon-uh-tohn] / ˈmɒn əˌtoʊn /
NOUN
monotony
Synonyms
STRONG
colorlessness continuance continuity dreariness dryness dullness ennui evenness flatness humdrum identicalness invariability likeness oneness repetitiousness repetitiveness routine sameness similarity tediousness tedium tiresomeness unchangeableness uniformity
WEAK
equability levelness monotonousness same old thing wearisomeness
Antonyms
STRONG
break difference dissimilarity excitement liveliness stoppage unlikeness

Example Sentences

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“Everyone belongs…” In a low monotone Rustin recited the six principles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

Sweeney has a tough enough job cut out for her trying to act her way out of a paper-thin script, but this one-note, ridiculously monotone performance does her no favors.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025

Ms Hodson wrote: "I asked him about the incident at his admissions meeting and he was monotone, emotionless and very matter of fact about his intentions."

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

He became a fan favorite, his often monotone cadence differentiating himself from his teammates.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025

Step-by-step, in a quiet monotone voice, Burkhart recanted.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann