MONOTONE Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈmä-nə-ˌtōn

Definition of monotone

as in monotony

a tedious lack of variety there's a monotone to the landscape in that part of the state: uniformly flat land in all directions, for as far as the eye can see

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monotone

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adjective

as in monochromatic

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Recent Examples of monotone

Noun

Rue descends into crime, working with Nazis, the feds, and a Black cowboy in a drug plot that stems from her adolescent foibles with monotone drug dealer Laurie (Martha Kelly). — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026 Ruck, 69, appeared in the film as Ferris Bueller’s best friend, Cameron Frye, while Stein, 81, played the monotone economics teacher in John Hughes' staple. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026

Adjective

To avoid a flat, monotone look, play with color and create tonal contrast. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026 People are moving away from sleek, monotone bathrooms and toward rich, artisanal finishes and layered textures, according to design duo Evan Edward. — Sophie Aliece Hollis, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for monotone

Recent Examples of Synonyms for monotone

Noun

Something to keep you from drowning in the monotony of yourself.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Small changes like adding wallpaper or vintage rugs break up monotony and add warmth and personality.

— Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of monotony

Adjective

Indeed, beyond just the tone, a monochromatic approach has often been the standard for several women in the British royal family, using one hero color to define a look.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Both Brown and Bongiovi opted for full monochromatic looks for their date night.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of monochromatic

Noun

Cooke samples an absorbing range of hoaxes, from the college students who convinced the world that an imaginary Scotsman had invented the electric toaster to the Chinese housewife who fabricated an entire war out of boredom.

— Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026
And from that boredom, a different kind of will, the willfulness that accompanies a need to destroy that happiness.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of boredom

Adjective

Mid-October in New York City is often filled with gloomy gray days, and the Financial District—the Big Apple’s steely home for big business, bougie briefcases, and skyscrapers—tends to be a pretty colorless place.

— Eden Stuart, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026
Over 10 days, the solution faded almost to colorless, losing nearly 90 percent of the dye.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of colorless

Noun

This new class of flamethrowing amateur diplomats has little reason to pursue the humdrum work of nurturing ties.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Far from diplomatic and security humdrum, these developments make the Mecca pact about more than territorial defense in a region beset by myriad challenges and conflicts, from Iran to Yemen.

— John Calabrese, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of humdrum

Adjective

From Traditional Craftsmanship to Modern EDC Design The body of Bronze Blossom is crafted from solid bronze, a material known for its durability, warm appearance, and ability to develop a unique patina over time.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
Capital One is finally getting credit for a solid quarter, but the debate surrounding the credit card giant's stock is far from settled.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

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