Monologist

Pronunciation: /mɑːnələdʒɪst/

Definitions of monologist

noun a person who performs a monologue, a form of dramatic entertainment or storytelling where one person speaks alone

Example Sentences

A1 The monologist told funny stories to entertain the audience.

A2 The monologist performed a one-man show at the local theater.

B1 The monologist captivated the crowd with his dramatic storytelling.

B2 The monologist seamlessly transitioned between different characters during the performance.

C1 The monologist's ability to engage the audience through monologues was truly impressive.

C2 The monologist's nuanced delivery and emotional depth left a lasting impact on the viewers.

Examples of monologist in a Sentence

formal The monologist captivated the audience with his solo performance.

informal The monologist was really good at telling stories on stage.

slang That monologist dude can talk non-stop for hours!

figurative She is like a monologist when it comes to sharing her opinions.

Grammatical Forms of monologist

• past tense: monologued
• plural: monologists
• comparative: more monologic
• superlative: most monologic
• present tense: monologues
• future tense: will monologue
• perfect tense: have monologued
• continuous tense: is monologuing
• singular: monologist
• positive degree: monologic
• infinitive: to monologue
• gerund: monologuing
• participle: monologuing

Origin and Evolution of monologist

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'monologist' originates from the Greek word 'monologos', which is a combination of 'monos' meaning 'alone' and 'logos' meaning 'speech'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a person who performs a monologue or solo act on stage, the term 'monologist' has evolved to also refer to someone who engages in long, uninterrupted speeches or conversations in various contexts.