Monologue Meaning in English
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Definition
A long speech by one person, especially in a play or movie, or a time when one person speaks without interruption.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in theater, film, and literature; can also refer to situations where one person dominates conversation. Not the same as 'dialogue' (between two or more). Often used formally.
Spanish: monólogoPortuguese (BR): monólogoPortuguese (PT): monólogoChinese (Simplified): 独白Chinese (Traditional): 獨白Hindi: एकालापArabic: مونولوجBengali: স্বগতোক্তি - মনোলগRussian: монологJapanese: モノローグ - 独白Vietnamese: độc thoạiKorean: 독백 - 모놀로그Turkish: monolog - tek konuşmaUrdu: یک خلوتہ (منولوگ) - طویل تقریرIndonesian: monolog - pidato tunggal
Example Sentences
Her favorite part of the movie was the hero's monologue.
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Please don't turn this meeting into your personal monologue.
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He started on a monologue about his childhood and didn’t stop for twenty minutes.
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The play opens with a powerful monologue from the main character.
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If you keep giving a monologue, no one else will get to speak.
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The actor gave a long monologue on stage.
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