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monotone

noun

/ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/

Meaning

A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.

The teacher's monotone made the lecture hard to follow.

in a monotone

drone, flatness, sameness, uniformity, dullness

variety, inflection, modulation

speak in a monotone, dull monotone, monotone voice, monotone delivery

an official public announcement made by a person in authority

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food by applying heat

A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.

the death of body tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply

a person's outward behavior or appearance

Humble submission and respect. Polite submission and respect.