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
Examples of monochromatic in a Sentence
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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This is an effect that can be sported all over the face as a monochromatic look—tinting the eyes, lips, and cheeks with a single hue—perhaps in the same multipurpose shade, or in a variety deep berry finishes.
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Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Going in a head-to-toe, monochromatic OOTD creates an elongated look while punctuating a palette of neutrals with a pop of burgundy is also a fun way to play the trend.
—Jane Hanson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Pair one with a neutral base for a pop of color, or take after Oprah by wearing it with a matching monochromatic outfit.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
The bold colors and prints pair well with retro furniture and monochromatic tiled bathrooms with showers.
—Alex Temblador, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2024
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Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Going in a head-to-toe, monochromatic OOTD creates an elongated look while punctuating a palette of neutrals with a pop of burgundy is also a fun way to play the trend.
—Jane Hanson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Pair one with a neutral base for a pop of color, or take after Oprah by wearing it with a matching monochromatic outfit.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
The bold colors and prints pair well with retro furniture and monochromatic tiled bathrooms with showers.
—Alex Temblador, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2024
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“Monochromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monochromatic. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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monochromatic
adjective
mono·chro·mat·ic
ˌmän-ə-krō-ˈmat-ik
1
: having or consisting of one color
2
: consisting of radiation (as light) of a single wavelength
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
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