monosyllabic
/ˌmɑnəsɪˈlæbɪk/
adjective
- Consisting of only one syllable.
- The word 'cat' is monosyllabic.
- She answered with a monosyllabic 'yes'.
- Monosyllabic words are often easier for young children to learn.
- Using very few words; terse or abrupt in speech.
- After the argument, he gave only monosyllabic replies.
- Her monosyllabic responses made it clear she didn't want to talk.
- The tired traveler was monosyllabic, just nodding or shaking his head.
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