Monotone

/ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A continuing sound that is unchanging in pitch and intensity.

The lecturer's voice was a monotonous monotone that nearly put everyone to sleep.

A single tone that lacks variation.

His speech was delivered in a monotone, making it hard for the audience to remain engaged.

A sound or expression that is lacking in variation and/or emotion.

She answered in a monotone, revealing none of the excitement she felt inside.

adjective

Having one tone or pitch; dull or lacking in variety.

The monotone landscape stretched endlessly under the gray sky.

Delivered in an unchanging tone of voice; lacking intonation.

His monotone delivery made the otherwise interesting story sound boring.

From Greek 'monos' meaning 'one' and 'tonos' meaning 'tone'.

speak in a monotone

To speak without inflection or variation in pitch.

monotone voice

A voice that lacks variation in pitch, often perceived as dull.

monotone delivery

A style of presentation that lacks expressiveness.

monochromatic

Consisting of or displaying one color or hue.

uniform

Remaining the same in all cases and at all times; unchanging in form or character.

A boring or uninteresting person or thing.

That lecture was totally monotone; I couldn't focus.

To lack excitement or enthusiasm.

His monotone vibe really brings down the energy in the room.