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monotonously

 

[ məˈnɒt(ə)nəsli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe an action

In a monotonous way, without variation or excitement.

Synonyms

consistently, steadily, uniformly

Examples of usage

  • She spoke monotonously, putting everyone to sleep.
  • The machine hummed monotonously in the background.
Context #2 | Adjective

describing a sound or voice

With a dull, unvarying tone or pitch.

Synonyms

flat, lifeless, tedious

Examples of usage

  • The monotonous sound of the dripping faucet was driving me crazy.
  • Her monotonous voice made it hard to stay awake during the lecture.

Translations

Translations of the word "monotonously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 monotonamente

🇮🇳 एकरस रूप से

🇩🇪 monoton

🇮🇩 monoton

🇺🇦 монотонно

🇵🇱 monotonnie

🇯🇵 単調に

🇫🇷 monotone

🇪🇸 monótonamente

🇹🇷 monoton bir şekilde

🇰🇷 단조롭게

🇸🇦 بشكل رتيب

🇨🇿 monotónně

🇸🇰 monotónne

🇨🇳 单调地

🇸🇮 monotono

🇮🇸 einhæft

🇰🇿 монотонды түрде

🇬🇪 მონოტონურად

🇦🇿 monoton şəkildə

🇲🇽 monótonamente

Word origin

The word 'monotonous' comes from the Greek word 'monotonos', meaning 'of one tone'. It originally referred to a sound or voice that lacked variation. Over time, the term has come to describe anything that is dull, repetitive, or lacking in excitement. The concept of monotony has been observed in various aspects of life, from daily routines to musical compositions. It is often associated with boredom and a lack of stimulation.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,025 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.