intone — to say something in a slow, serious voice without much change in tone
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to say something in a slow, serious voice without much change in tone
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtoʊn/
Korean meaning: 단조롭고 진중한 목소리로 읊조리다, 낭송하다
Korean pronunciation: 인**톤**
Example Sentences
- The teacher intoned the boring lesson so monotonously that half the class fell asleep.
- She intoned the wedding vows with such emotion that everyone cried.
- My GPS intones directions like a robot priest giving eternal guidance.
intone
VERB//ɪnˈtoʊn//
to say something in a slow, serious voice without much change in tone
to say something in a slow, serious voice without much change in tone
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Alone in the cathedral, he intones in a sacred tone
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Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '음조를 넣다'라는 의미에서 발전했습니다. 중세 시대 교회에서 성가를 부르거나 기도할 때 사용된 용어입니다.
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“The teacher intoned the boring lesson so monotonously that half the class fell asleep.”
“She intoned the wedding vows with such emotion that everyone cried.”
“My GPS intones directions like a robot priest giving eternal guidance.”
“The judge intoned the verdict in a grave voice.”
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