Pronunciation: /məˈnɑːtənəs/
adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'monotonous' describes something that is repetitive and boring.
A1 The movie was monotonous, with the same plot repeated over and over again.
A2 Her daily routine was monotonous, consisting of the same tasks every day.
B1 Working in the factory assembly line can be monotonous, as you do the same task repeatedly.
B2 The lecturer's monotonous voice made it difficult to stay awake during the presentation.
C1 The monotonous hum of the air conditioner in the office was driving everyone crazy.
C2 The monotonous nature of the job led to many employees seeking new challenges elsewhere.
adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In this case, 'monotonous' can also be used as an adverb to describe how something is done in a repetitive and boring manner.
A1 The teacher spoke monotonously during the lesson.
A2 The tour guide's voice was monotonous as she described the sights.
B1 The factory worker performed the same monotonous task all day.
B2 The actor's monotonous delivery made the audience lose interest in the play.
C1 The professor's monotonous lectures were difficult to stay awake through.
C2 The singer's monotonous performance lacked emotion and passion.
formal The monotonous hum of the machinery filled the factory floor.
informal I can't stand this monotonous job anymore, it's so boring.
slang This monotonous task is putting me to sleep.
figurative His monotonous speech was like listening to a broken record.
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