Monologist: meaning, definitions and examples

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monologist

 

[ mษ™หˆnรคlษ™ษกษ™st ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

theater performance

A monologist is an individual who delivers a monologue, which is a long speech by a single character in a performance or literary work. Often found in plays, films, and literature, monologues allow the character to express their thoughts, feelings, or motivations directly to the audience. The role of a monologist can be critical as it often reveals deeper insights into the character's psyche and advances the plot. Successful monologists can engage the audience through their delivery and emotional expression.

Synonyms

narrator, orator, performer, speaker.

Examples of usage

  • The monologist captivated the audience with his emotional delivery.
  • In her one-woman show, the monologist explored themes of love and loss.
  • He studied various monologists to enhance his own performance.
  • The festival featured renowned monologists sharing personal stories.

Translations

Translations of the word "monologist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น monรณlogo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค•เคพเคฒเคพเคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Monolog

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ monolog

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะฝะพะปะพะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ monolog

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒŽใƒญใƒผใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท monologue

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ monรณlogo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท monolog

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…๋ฐฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆู†ูˆู„ูˆุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monolog

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ monolรณg

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹ฌ็™ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ monolog

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ einleikur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพะฝะพะปะพะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒแƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monoloq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ monรณlogo

Etymology

The term 'monologist' originates from the Greek word 'monologos,' where 'mono-' means 'one' and 'logos' means 'speech' or 'word.' The concept of monologues dates back to ancient Greek theater, where a single actor would deliver speeches to convey key elements of the story. This format became a powerful storytelling device, allowing characters to express their inner thoughts directly to the audience, creating a profound connection. Over the centuries, the use of monologues expanded beyond theater to literature, poetry, and even modern performance arts, with monologists gaining recognition as skilled performers capable of captivating audiences with their eloquence and emotional depth.