Definition

To speak one's thoughts aloud, often when alone, as if talking to oneself.

Example

In the play, the character begins to soliloquise about his feelings of loneliness.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever noticed how some people soliloquise when they're deep in thought?

Yeah, it's interesting! I sometimes catch myself doing that too.

Right? It feels almost like a way to organize your thoughts out loud.

Exactly! It's like a mini therapy session with yourself.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Soliloquise → It is formed from "solus" (meaning alone) and "loqui" (meaning to speak). The word describes the act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when alone, as if conversing with oneself.

Memory Tip

Think of speaking 'alone' ('solus') — that's why soliloquise means to speak one's thoughts aloud when by oneself.

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