HealthJuly 20, 2026
soliloquy
/səˈlɪl.ə.kwi/
Definition
A dramatic monologue spoken aloud by a character when they are alone or unaware of others, revealing their innermost thoughts.
Etymology
The word originates from the Latin 'soliloquium,' formed by combining 'solus' (alone) and 'loqui' (to speak). It entered English in the early 17th century, specifically to describe the stage device used in plays.
In the news
The word appears in a headline regarding a Shakespeare camp, where it refers to the classic theatrical practice of characters speaking their private thoughts to the audience.
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