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    Lyric

    /ˈlɪrɪk/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A lyric is the words of a song, especially a popular song.
    The lyric of her favorite song always lifts her mood.
    A lyric poem is a type of poetry that expresses personal emotions or feelings, typically in a first-person point of view.
    He wrote a beautiful lyric about love and loss.
    The lyrical quality of a piece of writing or speech refers to its musicality or expressiveness.
    The novel is noted for its rich, lyrical prose.
    adjective
    Relating to or expressing emotions in an imaginative and beautiful way.
    The painter had a lyric style that captivated the viewers.
    Pertaining to the words of a song.
    The lyric analysis was a key part of the music class.

    Etymology

    The word 'lyric' comes from the Greek 'lyrikos', meaning 'of the lyre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lyricism
    The quality of being lyrical; poetic expression.
    lyric poem
    A short poem expressing personal feelings and thoughts.
    lyricist
    A person who writes the lyrics for songs.

    Related Words

    melody
    A sequence of musical notes that are musically satisfying.
    rhyme
    A repetition of similar sounds in two or more words.
    verse
    A single line of poetry or a stanza of a song.

    Slang Meanings

    To have good lyrics or to appreciate lyrical quality in a song.
    That rapper has some sick lyrics!
    To vibe with the lyrical content of a song.
    I was totally vibing with the lyrics of that track.