toneless
Example Sentences
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Publicly, she remained above party politics, always attending the state opening of Parliament but delivering the “Queen’s Speech” outlining the government’s agenda in the toneless accents expected of a politically neutral sovereign.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2022
But that didn’t matter, murmured Beal in his baritone which predictably grows toneless and even deeper following tough losses.
From Washington Post • Mar. 22, 2018
Instead Mr. Sinton wrings his corpulent instrument for its full range of values: toneless smears; soul-baring swells; chomping, roughed-up blasts.
From New York Times • Sep. 22, 2017
“Love,” he went on toneless, “what about you an’ me getting married?
From The New Yorker • Oct. 10, 2016
When he answered his voice was neutral and toneless.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
