soliloquy

/sɒlɪˈloʊki/

Definitions

1. noun

a speech in which a character in a play or drama expresses their thoughts and feelings aloud, often to themselves, especially when they are alone on stage

“The actor’s soliloquy in the play captured the audience’s attention with its poetic language and emotional depth.”

2. verb

to speak to oneself in a play or drama, especially in a soliloquy

“The actor soliloquized about his character’s inner turmoil.”

Synonyms

  • monologue
  • speech

Antonyms

  • diologue