monotone

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His slow monotone and low-energy delivery eventually felled most people in the room.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

Her understated androgyny was paired with a shout-singing vocal style that had a snarly, monotone curl laced with abandon and disregard for convention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 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

So for him to deliver that line in that monotone and that simple delivery speaks to his power and the knowledge that he has of himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2025

“She isn’t there,” Nick said in a monotone, staring blankly ahead.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols