Synonyms for
Monologue
Definition
A long speech given by one person, often in a play or performance.
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Common collocations
- long monologue
- dramatic monologue
- opening monologue
- closing monologue
- perform a monologue
- deliver a monologue
- write a monologue
Word family
noun monologue
verb monologize
Usage note
A monologue is a speech by one person, often in a play. While 'monologize' exists as a verb, it is less common than the noun form.
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Example sentences
- She rehearsed her monologue for hours before the audition.
- The comedian's monologue had the audience laughing out loud.
- The politician delivered a monologue about the state of the economy.
- In the play, the main character's monologue revealed her innermost thoughts.
- The coach gave a monologue about the importance of teamwork to his players.
Quotes
"A monologue becomes a dialogue as soon as you start imagining what the other person is saying." - Alan Alda
"The essence of drama is conflict, either between characters or within a character's own monologue." - David Mamet
"The world is a stage and most of us are desperately unrehearsed." - Sean O'Casey, from the play 'Juno and the Paycock' which features a memorable monologue.