Monochrome

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑnəˌkroʊm/

Definitions of monochrome

noun a photograph or picture developed or executed in black and white or in varying tones of only one color

Example Sentences

A1 I prefer wearing monochrome outfits because they are easy to match.

A2 The artist's latest collection features monochrome paintings in black and white.

B1 The room was decorated in a monochrome color scheme, with shades of grey and silver.

B2 The photographer's portfolio showcases stunning monochrome photographs of cityscapes.

C1 The designer's monochrome fashion line received rave reviews from critics.

C2 The monochrome artwork in the gallery was hailed as a masterpiece of modern art.

adjective containing or using only one color or shades of one color

Example Sentences

A1 The monochrome painting was black and white.

A2 She wore a monochrome outfit to the party.

B1 The artist's monochrome collection featured shades of grey.

B2 The monochrome photography exhibit was captivating.

C1 The designer created a monochrome color scheme for the new building.

C2 The monochrome film was praised for its artistic beauty.

Examples of monochrome in a Sentence

formal The artist decided to paint the entire room in monochrome tones to create a minimalist look.

informal I love wearing monochrome outfits because they are so easy to put together.

slang That monochrome filter on Instagram makes everything look so cool.

figurative Her life felt like a monochrome painting until she discovered her passion for photography.

Grammatical Forms of monochrome

past tense

monochromed

plural

monochromes

comparative

more monochrome

superlative

most monochrome

present tense

monochromes

future tense

will monochrome

perfect tense

have monochromed

continuous tense

is monochroming

singular

monochrome

positive degree

monochrome

infinitive

to monochrome

gerund

monochroming

participle

monochromed

Origin and Evolution of monochrome

First Known Use: 1650 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'monochrome' originated from the Greek words 'monos' meaning 'single' and 'chroma' meaning 'color'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe paintings or photographs in varying shades of a single color, the term 'monochrome' has evolved to encompass any artwork or design using a single color or shades of a single color.