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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

soliloquies

/ˌsɒlɪˈloʊkɪz/ noun · British & US
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What does soliloquies mean?

noun

A soliloquy is a speech in a play in which a character speaks their thoughts aloud when they are alone on stage. Soliloquies are often used to reveal a character's inner thoughts and feelings.

Example

"In Shakespeare's Hamlet, the title character delivers a famous soliloquy in which he contemplates death and mortality."

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