monotonous

adjective/məˈnɒtənəs/CEFR C1

একঘেয়ে

Meaning

Boring because it never changes or has no variety.

Example sentences

  • The long journey became monotonous.দীর্ঘ যাত্রাটা একঘেয়ে হয়ে উঠল।
  • He was tired of his monotonous routine.সে তার একঘেয়ে রুটিনে ক্লান্ত ছিল।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: tedious, repetitive

Antonyms: varied, lively

Similar words, and what each means

  • tedious

    একঘেয়ে ও ক্লান্তিকর

    Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome.

  • repetitive

    পুনরাবৃত্তিমূলক, একঘেয়ে

    Doing or saying the same thing over and over, and so dull.

Other English words for “একঘেয়ে”

  • drab

    Dull in colour or in character.

  • boring

    Not interesting; making you tired or impatient.

  • repetitive

    Doing or saying the same thing over and over, and so dull.

  • humdrum

    Dull and without variety.

  • soporific

    Making you sleepy, whether by design or by being very dull.

Opposite words

  • varied

    বিচিত্র, নানা রকমের

    Consisting of many different kinds.

  • lively

    প্রাণবন্ত, প্রাণচঞ্চল

    Full of energy, activity, and excitement.

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Check yourself

  1. “monotonous” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • বিনয়ী, নম্র
    • • একঘেয়ে
    • • উজ্জ্বল, ঝলমলে
    • • খিটখিটে, বদমেজাজি
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    একঘেয়ে — monotonous (adjective) — একঘেয়ে. Boring because it never changes or has no variety.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “monotonous”?

    • • due
    • • forged
    • • action-packed
    • • tedious
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    tedious — tedious — একঘেয়ে ও ক্লান্তিকর. Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome.

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