monologue
Translation
monologue, soliloquy
Examples
The actor delivered a powerful monologue.
The actor delivered a powerful monologue.
He went into a long monologue about his problems.
He went into a long monologue about his problems.
Grammar Patterns
a monologue about ((sth.)) He gave a monologue about his life.
to deliver/give a monologue The actor delivered a powerful monologue.
Similar Words
Synonyms: soliloquy, speech, address
Etymology
From Greek 'monos' (single) + 'logos' (speech). Literally 'a single speech'.
Memory Tips
Think 'mono' (one) like in 'monorail' and 'logue' (speech). It's a speech by one person.