monochrome
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈmɒnəˌkroʊm/
KK: /mɑːnəˌkroʊm/
adjective
Definition
Relating to or made with only one color or different shades of that color.
Example
The artist created a stunning monochrome painting using only shades of blue.
Conversation
I saw an art exhibit that featured a lot of monochrome paintings.
Oh really? I love how those pieces can create such a strong mood.
Exactly! The use of a single color made everything feel so cohesive.
Definitely, it’s fascinating how monochrome art can convey deep emotions.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
unicolor
single
plain
Antonyms
colorful
varied
multicolored
noun
Definition
A type of image or artwork that uses only one color or different shades of a single color, often seen in photography or painting.
Example
The artist created a stunning monochrome that captured the essence of the landscape.
Conversation
Have you seen that new art exhibit downtown?
Yeah, I went last weekend! The monochrome pieces were really striking.
I heard the artist uses only one color in each piece.
Root Explanation
Monochrome → It is formed from "mono-" (meaning one) and "chroma" (from Greek "chroma", meaning color). The word "monochrome" refers to an image or design that consists of one color or shades of one color.
Memory Tip
Think of 'mono-' meaning one and 'chroma' meaning color — so monochrome describes something that is made up of one color.
Visually Confused Words
homochrome
hemochrome
endochrome