Meaning & use
monotone
A single, unchanging tone or pitch, especially one used in speaking that sounds dull or flat.
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The lecturer's monotone made it hard for students to stay focused during the long class.
She read the announcement in a flat monotone, showing no emotion at all.
A note on using this word
Monotone describes a lack of variation in pitch; as an adjective it can also describe a single color or design.
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