tone
noun
any sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, source, etc..
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
It’s true,” then added tonelessly, “I hate him.”
From New York Times ● May 17, 2012
“And I suppose that is why,” said Lanning, tonelessly, “it would not answer a little while ago. It couldn’t answer either way without hurting one of us.”
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
