dialogue
word
/ˈdaɪəˌɫɔɡ/
DY-uh-lawg
/dˈaɪəlɒɡ/
DY-uh-log
Definition
A conversation between two or more people, or the written script of such a conversation, especially in books, movies, or plays.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or neutral; 'dialogue' is used in arts (script/dialogue in movies), discussions between groups ('open dialogue'), and sometimes as a verb ('to dialogue'). Not the same as 'monologue' (one person speaking).
Spanish: diálogoPortuguese (BR): diálogoPortuguese (PT): diálogoChinese (Simplified): 对话Chinese (Traditional): 對話Hindi: संवादArabic: حوارBengali: সংলাপ - কথোপকথনRussian: диалогJapanese: 対話 - ダイアログVietnamese: đối thoạiKorean: 대화Turkish: diyalogUrdu: مکالمہ - گفتگوIndonesian: dialog - percakapan
Example Sentences
The movie has great dialogue between the characters.
basic
We started a dialogue to solve the problem.
basic
Please read the dialogue on page ten.
basic
His new book uses a lot of fast, witty dialogue.
natural
Creating open dialogue helps everyone feel heard.
natural
There isn’t much dialogue in that film—most of it is silent.
natural