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monotone Definition and Meaning in English (monotone definition)

adjective
Synonyms:flatunvaryingdroning
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Monotone definition: Describing a sound or utterance that is unvarying in pitch and without inflection, often making it dull or boring.

Definitions of Monotone

  1. 1adjective

    Describing a sound or utterance that is unvarying in pitch and without inflection, often making it dull or boring.

  2. 2noun

    A continuing sound, especially of a person's voice, that is unchanging in pitch and without inflection.

Example Sentences

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“The speaker's monotone voice made it difficult to stay awake during the lecture.”

casual

“She delivered her lines in a monotone, showing no emotion.”

casual

“The drone of the machinery created a constant monotone in the factory.”

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nounmonotony
adjectivemonotonous
adverbmonotonously

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Monotone definition: Describing a sound or utterance that is unvarying in pitch and without inflection, often making it dull or boring.
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'Monotone' translates to 'monotone' in English. Monotone definition: Describing a sound or utterance that is unvarying in pitch and without inflection, often making it dull or boring.
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