Synonyms of soliloquy

soliloquy

noun

as in speech

a long, usually serious spoken discourse that a character in a play delivers to an audience and that reveals the character's thoughts

Hamlet's famous soliloquy

Related Words

• speech
• monologue
• address
• lecture
• talk
• sermon
• oration
• tribute
• presentation
• declamation
• peroration
• tirade
• diatribe
• eulogy
• harangue
• rant
• panegyric
• pitch
• keynote address
• spiel
• homily
• salutatory

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of soliloquy

But Crowther’s sleuthing determines that Joyce’s novel was a regular companion of hers, and she was particularly enchanted with Molly Bloom’s closing soliloquy. — Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026

Her soliloquies reveal deep internal conflict about identity, duty, and desire. — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026

Martin seems to have written plenty of those, but some of his peppier songs are also refashioned as lovestruck soliloquies. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2026

Over the last year, however, much of that feedback has been met by philosophical soliloquies and redirection. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2026