intoned
ɪnˈtoʊnd
Definition

Definition of intoned - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
speechspoken in a monotonous rhythm or tone
  • The priest's intoned prayers filled the room.
drone monotone
2.
musicRarespoken in a singing or chanting toneRare
  • Her intoned speech captivated the audience..
chanted sung
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Origin of intoned

Latin, in (in) + tonus (tone)

Examples of intoned in a sentence

  • The intoned announcement was barely audible over the noise.
  • The priest's intoned prayers filled the room.
  • His intoned recitation was mesmerizing.

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  1. French:monotone, psalmodié, ...
  2. German:intoniert, gesungen, ...
  3. Italian:intonato, ...
  4. Spanish:entonado, cantado, ...
  5. Portuguese:entonado, entoado, ...
  6. Chinese:单调的, 吟唱的, ...
  7. Japanese:抑揚のない, 詠唱するように, ...
  8. Arabic:رَتِيب, مُنْشَد, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוֹנוֹטוֹנִי, מְדוּקְרָן, ...
  10. Russian:монотонный, певучий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:монотонний, співучий, ...
  12. Hindi:एकरस, गाकर, ...