monosyllabic
1 of 1adjective/ˌmɑ:.noʊ.sə.ˈlæ.bɪk/
1
consisting of only one sound unit of speech
- The toddler's monosyllabic utterances were adorable and a clear sign of early speech development.
- He often gave monosyllabic answers like "yes" and "no" when he was in a bad mood.
- The poem's monosyllabic words created a rhythmic and simplistic beauty.
- Her monosyllabic response made it clear she wasn't interested in continuing the conversation.
- Learning monosyllabic words is a fundamental step in language acquisition for beginners.
2
characterized by the use of brief or few words, often signifying reluctance to engage in conversation or a preference for simplicity and directness