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Definition of toneless

toneless

/ˈtoʊn.ləs/
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Adverb:tonelessly
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toneless Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Lacking pitch variation, inflection, or emotional expression in sound or voice.

Example

"Exhausted from the long shift, the dispatcher read the afternoon announcements in a flat, toneless voice."

2

Lacking depth, warmth, or gradation of color and shade.

Example

"The overcast winter sky cast a bleak, toneless gray light across the empty courtyard."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Toneless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/toneless
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