monochrome

• Описывает изображение, дизайн или визуальное представление, использующее только один цвет или оттенки одного цвета.

Describes an image, design, or visual representation that uses only one color or shades of a single color.

1. B2formalart

   Having or appearing to have only one color; typically refers to black and white or shades of a single color.

   Одноцветный

   • The photograph was taken in monochrome, emphasizing shadows.
   • An old monochrome television can only display shades of gray.
   • The artist's monochrome palette created a somber mood.

   Синонимыmonochromaticself-coloredsolid

   Антонимыcolorfuliridescentmulticolorpolychromevaricolored

2. Uniform or dullC1informal

   Lacking variety, interest, or contrast; dull and unchanging.

   Однообразный

   • The city's architecture is monochrome, with no bright colors anywhere.
   • His monochrome lifestyle became boring after a while.
   • The report was monochrome, devoid of any exciting data.

   Синонимыblandcolorlessdrabdrearydullfeaturelessflathumdrummonotonousunvarying

   Антонимыcolorfuldiverselivelyvariedvivid

• Существительное, обозначающее изображение или произведение искусства, выполненное в различных тонах одного цвета, или черно-белую фотографию или слайд.

A noun referring to an image or artwork executed in varying tones of a single color, or a black-and-white photograph or slide.

1. Single‑color paintingB2formalart

   A painting executed in varying shades of a single hue.

   Монохромная картина

   • The gallery exhibited a beautiful monochrome in shades of blue.
   • She prefers monochromes because they emphasize form over color.
   • The artist’s monochrome captures the mood of a rainy day.

2. Black‑and‑white photographB1formal

   A photograph or slide that uses only black, white, and shades of gray.

   Чёрно-белая фотография

   • Vintage monochromes have a timeless quality.
   • He converted the color image into a monochrome for a classic look.
   • The exhibition featured monochromes from the early 20th century.

   Синонимыblack-and-white