Synonyms for
Dialogue
Definition
Conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- dialogue between
- dialogue with
- dialogue on
- dialogue in
- dialogue box
- dialogue format
- dialogue writing
Word family
Usage note
While 'dialogue' often implies a conversation between two or more people, it can also refer to the spoken lines in a play or film. The verb form is less common than the noun.
Example sentences
- The dialogue between the two friends was filled with laughter and jokes.
- The book's dialogue helped me understand the characters better.
- The movie's dialogue was well-written and thought-provoking.
- During the meeting, there was a productive dialogue between the two teams.
- The play's dialogue was so good that I felt like I was watching the characters in real life.
Quotes
The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said. - Peter Drucker
Dialogue is the most effective way of resolving conflict. - Dalai Lama
Dialogue and education for peace can help free our hearts from the impulse toward intolerance and the rejection of others. - Daisaku Ikeda