monotonous

Definition

Having an unvarying pitch or tone.

Etymology

From monotone + -ous.

Example Sentences

• ""But my daughter—but the Lady Eveline"—said the Fleming, with some slight change in his monotonous voice, which seemed to express doubt and perplexity—"You are cruel conquerors, and—""
• "[L]istening for a moment, she heard the monotonous and heavy tread of the soldier echoing through the passage."

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