soliloquy
3 synonyms and 3 antonyms for soliloquy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A speech in a play in which a character, alone on stage, speaks their thoughts aloud so the audience can hear them.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
monologue
inner speech
Antonyms
How to use soliloquy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
famous soliloquy
deliver a soliloquy
opening soliloquy
Formal and literary.
Etymology
From Late Latin 'soliloquium', from 'solus' meaning 'alone' and 'loqui' meaning 'to speak'.
Full origin of soliloquy →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a soliloquy and a monologue?
A soliloquy is spoken by a character who is alone and unheard by the other characters, so it reveals private thoughts. A monologue is a long speech delivered to other people on stage. Every soliloquy is a kind of monologue, but not the reverse.
What is the difference between a soliloquy and an aside?
An aside is a brief remark to the audience, often only a line, delivered while other characters are present and supposedly cannot hear. A soliloquy is a sustained speech given in solitude.
How do you pronounce soliloquy?
Four syllables, with the stress on the second: suh-LIL-uh-kwee. The plural is soliloquies.
