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Monotonous

Verb / mʌˈnɑ:tʌnʌs / Another word for monotonous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Monotonous means something that is dull, repetitive, and boring.

Synonyms & similar words

monotonic humdrum flat monotone tedious boring dull dreary humdrum repetitive routine unvarying uniform tiresome wearisome unexciting uninteresting prosaic uninspired lackluster stale flat lifeless colorless

Example sentences

  1. The movie was so monotonous that I fell asleep in the theater.
  2. Jack's job was monotonous because he did the same thing every day.
  3. The teacher's voice was monotonous and made the students sleepy.
  4. The sound of the rain was monotonous and soothing.
  5. The repetitive nature of the task made it monotonous.

Quotes

  • The monotony and solitude of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind. - Albert Einstein
  • The monotony of a long heroic poem may often be pleasantly relieved by judicious interruptions in the perfect succession of rhymes. - William Shenstone
  • It is the dull man who is always sure, and the sure man who is always dull. - H.L. Mencken

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