soliloquy

B2
Pronunciation
/səˈlɪləkwi/
/səˈlɪləkwi/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act of a character speaking to themselves so as to reveal their thoughts to the audience.

Example Sentences
  • At the end of the second act the main villain gave a soliloquy detailing his plans to attack the protagonist.
2 Definition

(authorship) A speech or written discourse in this form.

Synonyms
monologue
Antonyms
colloquy dialog dialogue
Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

(very rare) To issue a soliloquy.