monotonous
4 synonyms and 2 antonyms for monotonous, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Tediously repetitive or lacking variety.
Synonyms
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How to use monotonous
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a monotonous routine
monotonous work
Etymology
From "monotone" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-ous."
Full origin of monotonous →Frequently asked questions
What does “monotonous” mean?
The word “monotonous” means tediously repetitive or lacking variety. In plain terms, boring because it repeats the same thing over and over without change.
How do you pronounce “monotonous”?
“Monotonous” is pronounced muh-NO-tuh-nuhs (/məˈnɑtənəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “monotonous” in a sentence?
Here is “monotonous” used in a sentence: “The factory job involved monotonous, repetitive tasks all day.”
What part of speech is “monotonous”?
“Monotonous” is an adjective.
