Soliloquy Definition & Meaning

soliloquy
noun
  1. speech you make to yourself
  2. a (usually long) dramatic speech intended to give the illusion of unspoken reflections

"Soliloquy" in song lyrics

See how soliloquy is used in real songs:

  • "turn it up if ya feelin me and peep the last piece of this poetical soliloquy"
    Sly Boogy — Jackin' 4 Beats
  • "paraphrase of hamlet's 4th soliloquy"
    AOL — AOL
  • "hamlets sixth soliloquy"
    AOL — AOL

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