Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
soliloquize
verb
/səˈlɪl.ə.kwaɪz/
Definition
To speak one’s thoughts aloud when alone or regardless of any hearers, often used in drama or literature.
Examples
- In the play, the character began to soliloquize, revealing his deepest fears and desires.
- Shakespeare often had his characters soliloquize to express complex thoughts.
- She tends to soliloquize while walking, pondering her life choices aloud.
Meaning
The act of talking to oneself, especially as a theatrical device in a play to convey inner thoughts and emotions to the audience.
Synonyms
- monologue
- talk to oneself
- self-reflection
