Example Sentences

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That’s why it’s all the more disheartening that “Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie” is directed so tonelessly; it’s a collection of details in search of images, a bunch of good ideas still awaiting composition and development.

From The New Yorker • Jul. 23, 2016

Justice Anthony Kennedy read his prepared opinion summary rather quickly and somewhat tonelessly.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2015

“It’s the same” as in last year’s playoffs, Wall said, quietly, tonelessly.

From Washington Post • May 16, 2015

But in scenes in which he interacts with the world, he speaks slowly and tonelessly, a little like the comedian Steven Wright.

From New York Times • Jun. 28, 2010

“I’ll be in my bedroom, making no noise and pretending I’m not there,” said Harry tonelessly.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling