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
7
7.2
Having only one color, or for light, only one wavelength
5
6.1
Showing only one color or its different shades
2
3.4
Having one color with no pattern
1
7.0
All the same color with no pattern
1
7.5
Showing only one color in lighter and darker shades
1
7.3
A thing that uses only one color or shade
Light that has only one color
Antonyms
How Colorful
- US
11
2.9
24
3.6
15
4.2
301
1.0
- US
13
2.9
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.