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Religion is the everlasting dialogue between humanity and God. Art is its soliloquy.
Franz Werfel

Meaning of "soliloquy" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SOLILOQUY

Via Late Latin sōliloquium, from Latin sōlus sole + loquī to speak.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SOLILOQUY

soliloquy  [səˈlɪləkwɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SOLILOQUY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Soliloquy is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SOLILOQUY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Soliloquy

A soliloquy is a device often used in drama when a character speaks to himself or herself, relating thoughts and feelings, thereby also sharing them with the audience. Other characters, however, are not aware of what is being said. A soliloquy is distinct from a monologue or an aside: a monologue is a speech where one character addresses other characters; an aside is a comment by one character towards the audience, though during the play it may seem like the character is addressing him or herself. Soliloquies were frequently used in dramas but went out of fashion when drama shifted towards realism in the late 18th century.

Definition of soliloquy in the English dictionary

The definition of soliloquy in the dictionary is the act of speaking alone or to oneself, esp as a theatrical device. Other definition of soliloquy is a speech in a play that is spoken in soliloquy.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SOLILOQUY


colloquy
ˈkɒləkwɪ
dulciloquy
dʌlˈsɪləkwɪ
filioque
ˌfɪlɪˈəʊkwɪ
multiloquy
mʌlˈtɪləkwɪ
obloquy
ˈɒbləkwɪ
pectoriloquy
ˌpɛktəˈrɪləkwɪ
somniloquy
sɒmˈnɪləkwɪ
usque
ˈʌskwɪ
ventriloquy
vɛnˈtrɪləkwɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SOLILOQUY

solifidianism
solifluction
solifluxion
Solihull
soliloquies
soliloquise
soliloquiser
soliloquist
soliloquize
soliloquizer
Soliman
Soling
Solingen
solion
soliped
solipedous
solipsism
solipsist
solipsistic
solipsistically

WORDS THAT END LIKE SOLILOQUY

appuy
bad guy
bulk-buy
buy
cliquy
exequy
fall guy
guy
impulse buy
obsequy
overbuy
prebuy
puy
rebuy
Tanguy
tough guy
underbuy
uy
Van Rompuy
wise guy

Synonyms and antonyms of soliloquy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SOLILOQUY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «soliloquy» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of soliloquy

Translation of «soliloquy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SOLILOQUY

Find out the translation of soliloquy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of soliloquy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «soliloquy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

独白
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

soliloquio
570 millions of speakers

English

soliloquy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आत्मभाषण
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مناجاة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

монолог
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

solilóquio
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্বগতোক্তি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

soliloque
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Soliloquy
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Monolog
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

独り言
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

혼잣말
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Soliloquy
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người độc diển
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மனவொலி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सोल्यलोक्की
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

monolog
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

soliloquio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

monolog
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

монолог
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

monolog
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μονόλογος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

monoloog
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

soliloquy
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

soliloquy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of soliloquy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SOLILOQUY»

The term «soliloquy» is regularly used and occupies the 65.702 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SOLILOQUY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about soliloquy

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3 QUOTES WITH «SOLILOQUY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word soliloquy.
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John Sununu
The media love coarse debate because coarse debate drives ratings and ratings generate profits. Unless the TV producer happens to be William Shakespeare, an argument is more interesting than a soliloquy - and there will never be a shortage of people willing to argue on TV.
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Franz Werfel
Religion is the everlasting dialogue between humanity and God. Art is its soliloquy.
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Josh Young
Usually, if I want to just listen to something or sing along to something, I'll put on some Gavin DeGraw or some Billy Joel. Occasionally, if I am feeling vocally in really great shape, I will sing Jean Valjean's soliloquy from 'Les Miz' or something.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SOLILOQUY»

Discover the use of soliloquy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to soliloquy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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King Leopold's Soliloquy
Dear, dear, when the soft-hearts get hold of thing like that missionary's contribution they completely lose their tranquility they speak profanely and reproach Heaven for allowing such a find to live.
Mark Twain, 1970
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Augustine's Inner Dialogue: The Philosophical Soliloquy in ...
In this 2010 book, Brian Stock examines Augustine's unique way of blending literary and philosophical themes.
Brian Stock, 2010
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Soliloquy in Japanese and English
"Soliloquy in Japanese and English" analyzes experimentally-obtained soliloquy data in Japanese and in English and explores the potential utility of such data for delving into this uncharted territory.
Yoko Hasegawa, 2010
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Rooftop Soliloquy
' Rooftop Soliloquy is remarkable for the ease and pleasurable pace of the story. The reader is led on a joyful path that wanders from the urban picaresque tale, to the pastoral courtly or chivalric romance, to the Homeric-style epic.
Roman Payne, 2009
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Shakespeare's Soliloquies
In recent productions this soliloquy has also been turned to account in indicating a schizophrenic state of mind, or megalomania. Ian Richardson, after playing the part at Stratford, remarked in an interview: 'When it comes to that last soliloquy ...
Wolfgang Clemen, 2004
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Soliloquy!: The Shakespeare Monologues (men)
A collection of all of Shakespeare's greatest soliloquies, monologues and set speeches classified for use by the general reader or working actor; with notes and performance commentary.
William Shakespeare, Michael Earley, Philippa Keil, 1988
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The Mark Twain Encyclopedia
Mark Twain's short polemical piece "The Czar's Soliloquy" was written in response to "Bloody Sunday" in Moscow, the 22 January 1905 massacre of over 1,000 men, women, and children. It was published in the North American Review in ...
J. R. LeMaster, James Darrell Wilson, Christie Graves Hamric, 1993
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Soliloquy of a farmer's wife: the diary of Annie Elliott ...
She writes also of the daily chores and personal stresses of dealing with a difficult husband, sending a son off to the Navy, and worrying about the health of her younger son.In addition to the work and worry, and despite the fact that ...
Annie Elliott Perrin, Dale B. J. Randall, 1999
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The Soliloquy of the Soul...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Thomas (a Kempis ), 2012
10
A Think-aloud and Talk-aloud Approach to Building Language: ...
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Reuven Feuerstein, Krisztina Bohács, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SOLILOQUY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term soliloquy is used in the context of the following news items.
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Soliloquy: The Magnetic Theatre's new home and renewed mission
LOCAL ATTRACTION: "We want to do original works, we want them to grow out of this soil," says The Magnetic Theatre's artistic director and co-founder, Steven ... «Mountain Xpress, Jun 15»
2
Ritter's soliloquy about elections office ethics
Broward Commissioner Stacy Ritter said candidates for office shouldn't have to worry that the person across the counter at the elections office is working for their ... «Sun Sentinel, Jun 15»
3
Kylie Jenner Gives Contemplative Snapchat Soliloquy on Childhood …
She capped the soliloquy with a slight change in tone. “This isn't a pity party though, don't get it twisted. This is for those with bullies out there to know that you're ... «Vanity Fair, Jun 15»
4
Ian McKellen delivers impromptu Shakespeare soliloquy at award …
Many actors have delivered memorable moments in acceptance speeches, but few of them involved performing Shakespearean soliloquies. But Sir Ian ... «Boing Boing, Jun 15»
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Watch Sir Ian McKellen Wow TrevorLIVE Awards Show With …
In accepting his honor, the Hobbit star walked through the crowd quoting an apt soliloquy from the 16th century play Sir Thomas More. In the text, written in part ... «NewNowNext, Jun 15»
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VIDEO: Hunter College Professor Recites Shakespeare Soliloquy in …
In one short, Kalb reads a portion of a soliloquy from Shakespeare's Richard III while corresponding emojis pop up over his face with the goal of testing the ... «DNAinfo, May 15»
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Mike Emrick's 'Nervous Eating' Overtime Soliloquy From Game …
Wednesday night, the Caps and Rangers played another brilliant hockey game, which came in a series full of brilliant hockey games. Every game in the series ... «Russian Machine Never Breaks, May 15»
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Soliloquy of chaos: the political poetry of the golden age of Hip Hop
Early in the third year of secondary school some of my friends assured me that I'd get into hip hop by the time we broke up for the summer holidays. At the time I ... «Bright Green, May 15»
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The Grief of Peter: A Good Friday Soliloquy (Homily)
I think a lot about that night, the night the soldiers came. In the quiet, I can still hear their steady footfalls approaching, that rhythmic shuffle of their metal ... «Patheos, Apr 15»
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With one last soliloquy the judge sets the scene as the jury takes …
The voice of Mr Justice Tony Hunt was the only one to break the hush in Court 13 yesterday. So many voices have been heard during 8 weeks of evidence at the ... «Irish Independent, Mar 15»

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