monochromatic
adjective
mono·chro·mat·ic ˌmä-nə-krō-ˈma-tik 
1
a
: having or consisting of one color or hue
a monochromatic winter scene
b
: monochrome sense 2
monochromatic photographs
2
: consisting of radiation of a single wavelength (see wavelength sense 1) or of a very small range of wavelengths
3
: of, relating to, or exhibiting monochromatism
4
: lacking variety, creativity, or excitement : colorless
monochromatically
ˌmä-nə-krō-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē
adverb monochromaticity
ˌmä-nə-ˌkrō-mə-ˈti-sə-tē
noun 
Synonyms
- monochrome
- monochromic
- self
- self-colored
- solid
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Example Sentences
It's a monochromatic room with a blue rug and blue furniture. although marble and bronze sculptures are monochromatic, they can be amazingly lifelike
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Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 15 Sep. 2022 Fill the shelves of a pantry with monochromatic accents, such as vintage pitchers and containers. Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2022 For a striking display fill with monochromatic bounty such as red grapes and apples, and pomegranates. Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 14 Sep. 2022 The bold, monochromatic upper dons all-over Light Green Spark. Victor Deng For Footwear News, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2022 The set warmed up, eventually, after being established in the show’s beginnings with a monochromatic feel Gaga herself has said was inspired by architectual brutalism. Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Sep. 2022 Through the years, she became known for her classic, monochromatic wardrobe. Maria Mercedes Lara, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 The resurgence of the monochromatic tracksuit in recent years is a testament to the status symbol that Juicy Couture remains. Meg Donohue, ELLE, 6 Sep. 2022 From Lizzo's monochromatic navy lipstick to Taylor Swift's Euphoria-inspired bedazzled eyeliner, the biggest names in music are embracing the art of the full face. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Latin monochromatos, from Greek monochrōmatos, from mon- + chrōmat-, chrōma color
First Known Use
1822, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Medical Definition
monochromatic
adjective
mono·chro·mat·ic ˌmän-ə-krō-ˈmat-ik
1
: having or consisting of one color or hue
2
: consisting of radiation of a single wavelength or of a very small range of wavelengths
3
: of, relating to, or exhibiting monochromatism
monochromatic
adjective
1
as in monochrome
having or consisting of a single color although marble and bronze sculptures are monochromatic, they can be amazingly lifelike Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- monochrome
- solid
- monochromic
- neutral
- self
- self-colored
- achromatic
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- colorful
- chromatic
- polychromatic
- rainbow
- multicolored
- kaleidoscopic
- varied
- variegated
- varicolored
- polychrome
- shaded
- marbled
- dapple
- dappled
- striped
- motley
- mottled
- striated
- patterned
- barred
- pied
- banded
- piebald
- streaked
- plaid
- pinto
- dotted
- checkered
- brindle
- speckled
- dichromatic
- trichromatic
- parti-colored
- brindled
- flecked
- specked
- bicolored
- tricolored
- parti-color
- spotted
- skewbald
- tricolor
- bichrome
- bicolor
- two-tone
2
as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest a monochromatic portrayal of a hero seemingly without flaws or even distinctive traits Synonyms & Similar Words
- boring
- dull
- tiring
- dusty
- slow
- old
- stupid
- wearying
- drab
- weary
- heavy
- colorless
- monotonous
- pedestrian
- dry
- uninteresting
- annoying
- dreary
- humdrum
- tiresome
- irritating
- tame
- tedious
- gray
- arid
- stodgy
- flat
- sterile
- ho-hum
- pallid
- wearisome
- stuffy
- drudging
- jejune
- numbing
- ponderous
- stale
- exhausting
- leaden
- dullish
- unexciting
- mind-numbing
- blank
- jading
- prosaic
- uninspiring
- blah
- grey
- unimaginative
- unspectacular
- uneventful
- barren
- earthbound
- spiritless
- prosy
- unsensational
- aseptic
- undramatic
- soggy
- pedantic
- unrewarding
- inanimate
- ordinary
- draining
- bothersome
- irksome
- wearing
- suspenseless
- pleasureless
- debilitating
- enervating
- common
- unexceptional
- fatiguing
- unnewsworthy
- dispiriting
- discouraging
- commonplace
- vapid
- pokey
- tepid
- enfeebling
- cumbersome
- plodding
- disheartening
- demoralizing
- unsurprising
- poky
- lumbering
- palling
- longsome
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- interesting
- intriguing
- spectacular
- wonderful
- involving
- sensational
- wondrous
- riveting
- marvelous
- engrossing
- marvellous
- fabulous
- exciting
- engaging
- amazing
- breathtaking
- surprising
- astonishing
- absorbing
- awesome
- inspiring
- electrifying
- exhilarating
- astounding
- gripping
- attractive
- thrilling
- energizing
- stimulating
- charming
- amusing
- entertaining
- rousing
- stirring
- alluring
- poignant
- fascinating
- enchanting
- animating
- galvanizing
- enlivening
- moving
- beguiling
- invigorating
- bewitching
- entrancing
- enthralling
- diverting
- touching
- spellbinding
- provocative
- rip-roaring
- eye-opening
- hair-raising
- captivating
- suspenseful
- mesmerizing
- attracting
- tantalizing
- arresting