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Monologue: meaning, definitions and examples

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monologue

 

[ ˈmɒnəlɒɡ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dramatic

A monologue is a long speech by one person during a conversation or performance, often revealing their inner thoughts and emotions.

Synonyms

address, soliloquy, speech

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,487, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.