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- Dictionarylyric/ˈlɪrɪk/
noun
- 1. the words of a song in popular music: "she has published both music and lyrics for a number of songs"
- 2. a poem of a type that expresses the writer's emotions, typically briefly and in stanzas or recognized forms; a lyric poem: "an edition of Horace's Lyrics"
adjective
- 1. relating to or characteristic of poetry that expresses the writer's emotions, typically briefly and in stanzas or recognized forms: "lyric poems of extraordinary beauty" Similar
- 2. (of a singing voice) using a light register: "a lyric soprano with a light, clear timbre" Similar Opposite
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LYRIC definition: 1. the words of a song, especially a pop song: 2. a short poem that expresses the personal…. Learn more.
Lyric definition: (of poetry) having the form and musical quality of a song, and especially the character of a songlike outpouring of the poet's own thoughts and feelings, as distinguished from epic and dramatic poetry.. See examples of LYRIC used in a sentence.
1. a. : suitable for singing to the lyre or for being set to music and sung. b. : of, relating to, or being drama set to music. especially : operatic. lyric stage. 2. a. : expressing direct usually intense personal emotion especially in a manner suggestive of song. lyric poetry.
noun. the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number. “his compositions always started with the lyrics ” synonyms: language, words. see more. verb. write lyrics for (a song) see more. Pronunciation. US.
LYRIC meaning: 1. the words of a song, especially a pop song: 2. a short poem that expresses the personal…. Learn more.
1. (of poetry) having the form and musical quality of a song, and esp. the character of a songlike outpouring of the poet's own thoughts and feelings, as distinguished from epic and dramatic poetry. 2. pertaining to or writing lyric poetry. a lyric poet.
1. (of a poem) having the form and general effect of a song, esp. one expressing the writer's feelings. 2. pertaining to or writing lyric poetry. 3. characterized by or expressing strong, spontaneous feeling: lyric writing. 4. pertaining to, rendered by, or employing singing.
Definition of lyric noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Jun 2, 2024 · ( 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. Of or relating to a writer of such poetry. lyrical.
lyric /ˈlɪrɪk/ adj. ( of poetry) expressing the writer's personal feelings and thoughts. having the form and manner of a song. of or relating to such poetry. (of music) having songlike qualities. (of a singing voice) having a light quality and tone.
