He read the poem in a monotone.
Source: tatoeba (290873)
Monotone
/ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/
Synonyms for "monotone" (189 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (38)
afalliteratingalliterationalliterativearrayarticulationassonanceassonantaudio frequencybanausicbankbelaboredblahbuzzcatenacatenationchainchain reactionchainingchanting
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chimechimingcliche-riddenclockwork regularityconcatenationconnectionconsecutionconstancycontinuumcoursecycledaily round
Adjective(2 words)
blandcolorless soil
Noun(3 words)
Verb(1 words)
Strong matches (57)
descentdimdingdongdrearydronedroningendless beltendless roundeven paceeven tenorfilefiliationflywheel effectfrequencyfundamentalfundamental tonegamutgradationharmonicharping
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Noun(12 words)
Adjective(10 words)
dull colorexpressionlessfeatureless planeflatflat plain terrainflat voiceinanimate landscapeincoherent deliveryinorganic tonelifeless object
Adjective(1 words)
Related words (94)
Adjective(11 words)
monotonicmonotonousone-toneorder-preserving officialpastierroboticrobotic armsrobotic systemunconvincingunenergetic moodunmelodic
monotonousmonotonousnessmonotonynear rhymenexusorderlinessovertonepartialpartial tonepedestrianpendulumperiodicitypitchpitter patterpitter-patterplenumploddingpokypowder trainprogression
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queuerangerankrecurrenceregularityrepeated soundsrepetitiousnessrepetitivenessreticulationrhymerhymedrhymingrotationroundroutinerowrunsamelinesssamenessscalesequenceseriessingle filesingsongslant rhymesmoothnesssoniferoussonoroussoundedsoundingspectrumstale repetitionstodgystringsuccessionswathtedioustediumthreadtiertonaltonetonelesstonelessnesstraintreadmilltrotundeviationundifferentiationunnecessary repetitionunvariationwindrow
Noun(10 words)
monotonousnondecreasingorder preservingorder preserving algorithmorder preserving sortthe plainunexpressive deliveryuniformunvariedunvarying tone
Adverb(1 words)
most mechanical action
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: af, alliterating, alliteration, alliterative, array.
- Sentence evidence is available for monotone, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "monotone".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "monotone"
Keep "monotone" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "monotone" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "monotone", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "monotone" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
12 entriescommunication styledelivery styleintonationmathematical propertymodulationmusical notenotepitch contoursoundspeech qualitytonevisual property
More specific
10 entriesCollocations
9 entriesdull monotoneflat monotonemonotone color palettemonotone deliverymonotone functionmonotone increasingmonotone readingmonotone speechmonotone voice
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriessimilar
3 entriesSample sentences
13 total sentences available.
If this is not satisfied, we cannot say that the function is monotone increasing.
Source: tatoeba (794997)
If this does not obtain, we cannot say that the function is monotone increasing.
Source: tatoeba (794998)
Tom read out Mary's letter to us in a monotone voice.
Source: tatoeba (6197779)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "monotone"?
Closest matches include af, alliterating, alliteration, alliterative, array.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "monotone"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.
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