Monologue
A long uninterrupted speech delivered by a single person, especially in a play or public address.
nounMonologue
A long uninterrupted speech delivered by a single person, especially in a play or public address.
nounImagine This
Imagine a lone actor standing center stage under a single spotlight, delivering a multi-minute speech that reveals his innermost thoughts to the audience while others listen in silent, dramatic attention.
Sounds Like
MON-uh-lawg
Looks Like
mono + logue, visually suggesting a single speech
Remember This
Mono- means one, and -logue comes from logos meaning speech. A monologue is one long speech; related forms include monarch (one ruler) and monotheism (belief in one god).
Other Forms
Connect With
soliloquy, dialogue, speech, oration, address
Note
A monologue is spoken by one person and may be addressed to others or to the audience. Do not confuse with soliloquy, which is a character speaking their thoughts aloud when alone. In everyday use, a 'monologue' can also refer to any lengthy, uninterrupted speech by a single speaker.