A speech in a play where a character speaks their thoughts aloud, often while alone on stage, revealing their inner feelings to the audience. In Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', the protagonist delivers a famous soliloquy beginning with 'To be, or not to be'.
The act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play. The actor's soliloquy captivated the audience, providing deep insight into the character's mind.
A literary passage or poem presenting a speaker’s reflections as though spoken aloud, not necessarily intended for stage performance. The poet’s dramatic soliloquy lays bare the turmoil of a divided soul.