Monochromatic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Monochromatic is an adjective meaning Having only one color, represented by differing hues and tints. For example shades in a black and white television.
Meaning
Having only one color, represented by differing hues and tints. For example shades in a black and white television.
More Meanings
- Perceptive of only one color; unable to distinguish colors; total color blindness.
- (figuratively) Plain, dull, lifeless.
Example Sentences
Let's not […] lose our sense of boyish fun and daring, but let's at least begin to assert ourselves in the world, to impose our vision of sex and affection and spirit more and more upon the monochromatic Fatherland.
Synonyms for monochromatic
Depending on context, synonyms include monochrome, monocolor, monocoloured, unicolor, unicolored, boring.
Antonyms for monochromatic
Common opposites include polychromatic, multicolored, colorful, lively, vivid.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include monochrome, coloured, colored, colorful, homochromatic, monochromic.
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