Monologue: meaning, definitions and examples
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monologue
[ ˈmɒnəlɒɡ ]
dramatic
A monologue is a long speech by one person during a conversation or performance, often revealing their inner thoughts and emotions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He delivered a powerful monologue in the play.
- Her monologue was filled with raw emotion.
- The actor's monologue captivated the audience.
comedy
A monologue can also refer to a stand-up comedy routine where a comedian speaks alone to entertain an audience.
Synonyms
comedy routine, comic speech, stand up
Examples of usage
- She performed a hilarious monologue at the comedy club.
- The comedian's monologue had the audience in stitches.
Translations
Translations of the word "monologue" in other languages:
🇵🇹 monólogo
🇮🇳 स्वगत भाषण
🇩🇪 Monolog
🇮🇩 monolog
🇺🇦 монолог
🇵🇱 monolog
🇯🇵 独白 (どくはく)
🇫🇷 monologue
🇪🇸 monólogo
🇹🇷 monolog
🇰🇷 독백
🇸🇦 مونولوج
🇨🇿 monolog
🇸🇰 monológ
🇨🇳 独白 (dúbái)
🇸🇮 monolog
🇮🇸 einræðisræðu
🇰🇿 монолог
🇬🇪 მონოლოგი
🇦🇿 monoloq
🇲🇽 monólogo
Word origin
The word 'monologue' originated from the Greek word 'monologos', which means speaking alone. In ancient Greek drama, monologues were commonly used to convey the inner thoughts and emotions of characters. Over time, the term evolved to encompass solo performances in various contexts, from theatrical to comedic. Today, monologues continue to be a powerful tool for actors, comedians, and speakers to engage audiences and express themselves.