monotone

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

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

Her understated androgyny was paired with a shout-singing vocal style that had a snarly, monotone curl laced with abandon and disregard for convention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 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

Detractors fault her flat, monotone delivery, though if you’re acting opposite Martin Short and Steve Martin, you need to find your own lane.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2025

Snatching the paper, I spoke in a monotone: You have helped me so much over these past few years, I just can't thank you enough, you wonderful dears.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter