ˈtoneless

/ ˈtəʊnlɪs /

adjective

1. having no tone
2. lacking colour or vitality

Derived Forms

• ˈtonelessly, adverb
• ˈtonelessness, noun

Example Sentences

It was these voiceless spectres of a voice long dead that stirred the transparent silence, intoning toneless tones.

From Project Gutenberg

Methods vary greatly as to the length of time devoted to toneless drills in breathing and breath-control.

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As in the "opposed muscular" system, the initial exercises are toneless drills in breathing.

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Example 1: The student takes a few preliminary toneless breaths.

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Considerable practice and close attention are required in order to hold back the breath in toneless breathing exercises.

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Related Words

• boring
• dreary
• dull
• ho-hum
• humdrum
• plodding
• repetitious
• repetitive
• tedious
• tiresome