soliloquize

verb

so·​lil·​o·​quize sə-ˈli-lə-ˌkwīz How to pronounce soliloquize (audio)
soliloquized; soliloquizing

intransitive verb

: to utter a soliloquy : talk to oneself
soliloquizer noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web After all, no dentist is asked to soliloquize about how a tooth extraction reflects life choices. Zoe Hewitt, Variety, 24 Jan. 2022 One of which, thankfully, will involve Ahmed mournfully soliloquizing. Rebecca Keegan, HWD, 17 Oct. 2017 One of which, thankfully, will involve Ahmed mournfully soliloquizing. Rebecca Keegan, vanityfair.com, 17 Oct. 2017

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Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of soliloquize was in 1759

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“Soliloquize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soliloquize. Accessed 31 Mar. 2023.

Kids Definition

soliloquize

verb
so·​lil·​o·​quize sə-ˈlil-ə-ˌkwīz How to pronounce soliloquize (audio)
soliloquized; soliloquizing
: to give a soliloquy : talk to oneself

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