monochromous
- adjective
- /ˌmɒnəˈkroʊməs/
- The painting was entirely monochromous in shades of blue.
Examples
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The artist painted the entire landscape in a monochromous blue, creating a surreal effect.
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He preferred a monochromous scheme for his living room to keep it calm and simple.
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Some insects appear monochromous, but their wings may reflect light in hidden colors.
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He prefers a monochromous style for his artwork.
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The artist painted the entire landscape in a monochromous blue, creating a surreal effect.
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He prefers a monochromous style for his artwork.
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He preferred a monochromous scheme for his living room to keep it calm and simple.
Synonyms
Having only one color, or for light, only one wavelength
Showing only one color or its different shades
Having one color with no pattern
Showing only one color in lighter and darker shades
A thing that uses only one color or shade
All the same color with no pattern
Light that has only one color
Antonyms
How Colorful
Surface Forms
Morphology
monochromous = monochrome (transparent) = mono + chrom + ous
The adjective is built transparently from the idea of 'one color' plus the adjective-forming suffix -ous.
Etymology
Monochromous comes from the Greek parts mono- ('one') and chroma ('color'), the same root you see in monochrome. So, something monochromous has only one color or looks like it does, like a room or picture painted all in blue.