monotone

adjective

Meaning

A sound or speech that lacks variety in pitch, tone, or inflection.

Examples

He delivered the tragic news in a chillingly monotone voice.
The computer-generated instructions were read in a robotic monotone.

Synonyms: flat, dull, monotonous, tedious

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monotone

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈmɒnətəʊn/

Definition

A sound or speech that lacks variety in pitch, tone, or inflection.

Examples

He delivered the tragic news in a chillingly monotone voice.
The computer-generated instructions were read in a robotic monotone.
She tried to sound excited, but her monotone delivery betrayed her boredom.

Synonyms of monotone

Words with a similar meaning to monotone:

flat
dull
monotonous
tedious

Antonyms of monotone

Words with the opposite meaning to monotone:

expressive
varied

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