monotone

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

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

Where McCann is a firecracker, Ava Dash is a total snooze, the kind of monotone, self-obsessed personality that gives Gen Z a bad name.

From Salon • Aug. 2, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025

Moon Orchid still described aloud her nieces’ and nephews’ doings, but now in a monotone, and she no longer interrupted herself to ask questions.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston