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Meaning of soliloquy

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

soliloquy

Pronunciation:/səˈlɪləkwi//səˈlɪləkwi/

noun

Definitions

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

    Example: At the end of the second act the main villain gave a soliloquy detailing his plans to attack the protagonist.

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

    Synonyms:monologue
    Antonyms:colloquydialogdialogue

verb

Definitions

  1. (very rare) To issue a soliloquy.