monologue
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈmɒnəˌlɒg/
KK: /ˈmɒnəˌlɒg/
intransitive verb
Definition
A long speech by one person in a play, movie, or conversation, often expressing thoughts or feelings.
Example
The actor delivered a powerful monologue that captivated the audience.
Tense Forms
Past: monologued
Past Participle: monologued
Conversation
Did you see that play last night?
Yeah, the main character had an amazing monologue about love.
I know! It really brought the whole story to life.
Absolutely, I couldn't stop thinking about it afterward.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
soliloquy
discourse
oration
Antonyms
dialogue
conversation
exchange
noun
Definition
A long speech given by one person, often in a play or conversation, where they express their thoughts or feelings without interruption.
Example
The actor delivered a powerful monologue that captivated the audience.
Conversation
Did you see that play last night?
Yeah, the main character had an amazing monologue that really captured the audience's attention.
I thought the monologue added so much depth to the story.
transitive verb
Definition
A long speech by one person in a play or movie, or a speech given by someone alone that expresses their thoughts or feelings.
Example
In the play, the main character delivers a powerful monologue that reveals his inner struggles.
Tense Forms
Past: monologued
Past Participle: monologued
Conversation
Did you see that play last night?
Yes, the main character had an amazing monologue that really moved me.
I know! It was powerful how they monologued their feelings.
Root Explanation
Monologue → It is formed from "mono-" (from Greek "monos", meaning single or alone) and "logos" (from Greek, meaning word or speech). The word "monologue" refers to a speech or discourse delivered by a single person, often expressing their thoughts or feelings.
Memory Tip
Think of 'mono-' meaning 'single' and 'logos' meaning 'speech' — a monologue is a single person's speech.
Visually Confused Words
demonologer