monotonous (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /məˈnɒtənəs/

Definition

Dull, tedious, and repetitive; lacking in variety and interest.

Examples

• The monotonous drone of the machinery made it difficult to concentrate.

• She found her daily routine to be increasingly monotonous, wishing for more excitement.

• Reading aloud in a monotonous voice can quickly bore an audience.

Synonyms of monotonous

Words with a similar meaning to monotonous:

• dull
• boring
• repetitive
• tedious
• unvarying

Antonyms of monotonous

Words with the opposite meaning to monotonous:

• varied
• exciting
• diverse

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