monotonous
Translation
monotonous, tedious, boring
Examples
The work is very monotonous.
The work is very monotonous.
He has a monotonous voice.
He has a monotonous voice.
Grammar Patterns
((monotonous)) + noun describing something as dull It was a long and monotonous journey.
subject + is ((monotonous)) stating that something is dull His daily routine is monotonous.
Similar Words
Synonyms: boring, repetitive, tedious; Antonyms: varied, interesting, exciting
Etymology
From 'monotone' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ous'. Literally 'having one tone'.
Memory Tips
A task you do over and over is monotonous because it's like hearing the same 'mono-tone' constantly.