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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Mark Holgate, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
Bianca Saunders’s opted for simple, monochromatic denim jackets and jeans.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2025
This meant finding complementary approaches to color — Daphne (Javicia Leslie) is a little bit more monochromatic, while Selena (Judy Reyes) has an overall more neutral look with a strong pop of lip color, as befits a boss.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2025
The monochromatic details create a sleek, modern look.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2025
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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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