soliloquy
1 of 1noun/səˈlɪləkwi/
Forms:soliloquies
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a moment of speaking one's thoughts aloud, typically when alone
- During her morning walk, she muttered a quiet soliloquy about the day ahead.
- His late-night soliloquy revealed doubts he hadn't shared with anyone.
- The journal entry read like a written soliloquy, raw and unfiltered.
- He paced the room, lost in a soliloquy about his next move.
- Her whispered soliloquy in the mirror helped her rehearse what to say.
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a speech that a character in a dramatic play gives in the form of a monologue as a series of inner reflections spoken out loud
C2Learn more on WikipediaA soliloquy is a speech delivered by a character while they are alone on stage or believe they are alone. This type of speech reveals the character's inner thoughts, feelings, or reflections directly to the audience. It is used in plays to provide insight into a character’s personal struggles, motivations, or intentions, and is a way for the audience to understand the character's internal conflicts and perspective.
- The actor delivered the soliloquy with intensity, allowing the audience to glimpse the character's innermost thoughts and emotions.
- Shakespeare's plays are renowned for their soliloquies, in which characters reveal their deepest desires and fears through introspective monologues.
- The soliloquy served as a window into the character's psyche, shedding light on their motivations and internal struggles.
- In the midst of turmoil, the protagonist delivered a powerful soliloquy, grappling with conflicting emotions and existential questions.
- The soliloquy provided a moment of introspection and revelation, drawing the audience into the character's inner world and inviting empathy and understanding.
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