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monochromous

monochromous

9.6
Having only one color
  • adjective
  • /ˌmɒnəˈkroʊməs/
translation icon : monocromático
  • The painting was entirely monochromous in shades of blue.

Examples

  • The artist painted the entire landscape in a monochromous blue, creating a surreal effect.

  • He preferred a monochromous scheme for his living room to keep it calm and simple.

  • Some insects appear monochromous, but their wings may reflect light in hidden colors.

  • He prefers a monochromous style for his artwork.

  • The artist painted the entire landscape in a monochromous blue, creating a surreal effect.

  • He prefers a monochromous style for his artwork.

  • He preferred a monochromous scheme for his living room to keep it calm and simple.

Synonyms

monochromatic
vsmonochromous
8 7.2

Having only one color, or for light, only one wavelength

is used for plain one color appearance rather than strict scientific meaning
monochrome
vsmonochromous
2 6.1

Showing only one color or its different shades

is about appearing to have one color rather than technical precision
solid-colored
vsmonochromous
  • US
1 3.4

Having one color with no pattern

is about appearing to have one color rather than just no pattern
monochromic
vsmonochromous
7.5

Showing only one color in lighter and darker shades

is about appearing to have one color, not use of many colors
monotonal
vsmonochromous
7.3

A thing that uses only one color or shade

is about appearing to have one color rather than tone consistency
self-colored
vsmonochromous
  • US
7.0

All the same color with no pattern

is about looking to have one color rather than pattern details
homochromatic
vsmonochromous
  • Specialized
9.9

Light that has only one color

is the general visual idea of one color not limited to wavelengths

Antonyms

8 2.9

Having many different bright colors

polychromic
  • Specialized
8.2

Showing many colors like a bright painting or butterfly

How Colorful

multicolored
  • US
8 2.9
vibrant
29 3.6
muted
10 4.2
monochromous
9.6
pale
291 1.0
colorless
  • US
12 2.9

Surface Forms

monochromous positive

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.