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Definitions

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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The monotone transmission recalled the manner in which deep-cover Cold War spies for the KGB and CIA once received orders.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 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

You think, I now choose to go to lunch, when that monotone beep rings from on high at 12:37.

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.