monotone

Example Sentences

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His slow monotone and low-energy delivery eventually felled most people in the room.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

“Everyone belongs…” In a low monotone Rustin recited the six principles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

Ms Hodson wrote: "I asked him about the incident at his admissions meeting and he was monotone, emotionless and very matter of fact about his intentions."

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

So for him to deliver that line in that monotone and that simple delivery speaks to his power and the knowledge that he has of himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2025

The unseen child—it sounded like a girl about Kate’s age—spoke in a plodding, whispery monotone, her voice half-drowned in static.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart