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Monotonous

Description:

The term "monotonous" refers to something boring or lacking variety, causing feelings of tediousness or repetitiveness. It can be used to describe speech, sounds, music, or activities that lack excitement or variety.

Parts of Speech:

• Adjective: monotonous
• Adverb: monotonously
• Noun: monotony

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 (Adjective):

Used to describe something lacking variety or interest.

Example Sentences:

• Her monotonous voice put me to sleep.
• The task became monotonous after repeating it for the hundredth time.

Sense 2 (Adverb):

Used to describe an action done in a boring or unchanging manner.

Example Sentences:

• The speaker monotonously droned on and on.
• She monotonously typed the same document over and over again.

Sense 3 (Noun):

Refers to the state or quality of being monotonous.

Example Sentences:

• The monotony of his daily routine made him yearn for some excitement.
• She couldn't handle the monotony of her office job.

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