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Lyric

/ˈlɪɹɪk/ · adjective

Meaning

(poetry) Of, or relating to a type of poetry (such as a sonnet or ode) that expresses subjective thoughts and feelings, often in a songlike style..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (poetry) Of, or relating to a type of poetry (such as a sonnet or ode) that expresses subjective thoughts and feelings, often in a songlike style.
  2. Of or relating to a writer of such poetry.
  3. Lyrical.
  4. Having a light singing voice of modest range.
  5. Of or relating to musical drama and opera.
  6. Melodious.
  7. Of or relating to the lyre (or sometimes the harp).
  8. A lyric poem.

Example Sentences

The lyric in line 3 doesn't rhyme.
The lyrics were written by the composer.
Yo, I got one lyric pointed at your head for start / Another one is pointed at your weak-ass heart

Synonyms for lyric

songwordemotionallanguagelyricalcoloraturawordslyric poem

Antonyms for lyric

dramatic

Related Words

languagelyricalcoloraturaemotionalwordslyric poemlettersonglikesingingsongmusicconcertalbumlyticlineslibrettopoemversehymncanto

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does lyric mean?

Lyric means (poetry) Of, or relating to a type of poetry (such as a sonnet or ode) that expresses subjective thoughts and feelings, often in a songlike style..

What is a synonym for lyric?

Common synonyms include songword, emotional, language, lyrical.

What is the opposite of lyric?

Possible antonyms include dramatic.

How do you use lyric in a sentence?

The lyric in line 3 doesn't rhyme.

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