soliloquy

Pronunciation

• enPR: səlĭlʹəkwē, IPA ^(key): /səˈlɪləkwi/

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• Hyphenation: so‧lil‧o‧quy

Noun

Singular soliloquy

Plural soliloquies

1. In a drama, a soliloquy is the way a character speaks to himself so that he can reveal his thoughts to the audience.
   • Synonym: monologue
   • Antonyms: colloquy, dialogue and dialog

Related words

• soliloquist
• soliloquize