Monotonous: meaning, definitions and examples
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monotonous
[ məˈnɒtənəs ]
sound
Dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.
Synonyms
boring, dreary, tedious, unvarying
Examples of usage
- The monotonous sound of the dripping tap was driving me crazy.
- His monotonous voice put me to sleep.
routine
Lacking in variety, interest, or change; having the same tone or pitch throughout.
Synonyms
repetitive, unchanging, uniform, unvaried
Examples of usage
- The monotonous routine of his daily life was starting to wear him down.
- The monotonous hum of the air conditioner filled the room.
Translations
Translations of the word "monotonous" in other languages:
🇵🇹 monótono
🇮🇳 निरंतर
- नीरस
- एकरस
🇩🇪 eintönig
🇮🇩 monoton
🇺🇦 монотонний
🇵🇱 monotonny
🇯🇵 単調な
🇫🇷 monotone
🇪🇸 monótono
🇹🇷 monoton
🇰🇷 단조로운
🇸🇦 رتيب
🇨🇿 monotónní
🇸🇰 monotónny
🇨🇳 单调
🇸🇮 monoton
🇮🇸 einhæfur
🇰🇿 монотонды
🇬🇪 მონოტონური
🇦🇿 monoton
🇲🇽 monótono
Word origin
The word 'monotonous' originated from the Greek word 'monotonos', which means 'of one tone'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 18th century. The term was used to describe something that lacks variation or interest, often in reference to sounds or routines. Over time, 'monotonous' has become a commonly used adjective to describe anything repetitive or dull.