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monologue

UK
/ˈmɒn.ə.lɒg/
US
/ˈmɑː.nə.lɔɡ/

Translations

monologuenoun
monologues
pl
UK
/ˈmɒn.ə.lɒg/
US
/ˈmɑː.nə.lɔɡ/
The actor delivered a powerful monologue during the play.
Актер произнес мощный монолог во время спектакля.
Synonyms
soliloquy
speech
discourse
oration
address
lecture
talk
narration
monologueverb
monologued
Past Simple
monologued
Past Participle
monologuing
Gerund
UK
/ˈmɒn.ə.lɒɡ/
US
/ˈmɑː.nə.lɔːɡ/
Used in modern English to mean ‘to deliver a monologue’ or ‘to speak at length without interruption’.
monologueadjective
more monologue
Comp.
most monologue
Super.
Attributive use (noun modifier) treated as adjective: ‘monologue performance’, ‘monologue format’.

Definitions

monologuenoun
A long speech by one actor in a play or movie, or as part of a theatrical or broadcast program.
The actor delivered a powerful monologue that captivated the audience.
A long, tedious speech by one person during a conversation.
He went on a monologue about his achievements, leaving little room for others to speak.
A comedic routine or opening segment of jokes delivered by a host or comedian.
The late-night host opened the show with a sharp monologue.
monologueverb
To deliver a monologue; to speak at length without allowing others to participate.
He began to monologue about his research for nearly an hour.
monologueadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a monologue; consisting of a long single speech.
The actress gave a riveting performance in the play’s monologue section.
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