monologue
Translation
monologue
Examples
The actor delivered a powerful monologue.
The actor delivered a powerful monologue.
He launched into a long monologue about his problems.
He launched into a long monologue about his problems.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) monologue a long speech by one actor in a play or movie The actor delivered a powerful monologue.
Similar Words
Synonyms: soliloquy, speech, address; Antonyms: dialogue, conversation.
Etymology
From Greek 'mono-' (single) + 'logos' (speech). It means 'a speech by a single person'.
Memory Tips
Think 'mono' (one) + 'logue' (speech) = one person speaking.