lyric

/lˈɪɹɪk/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. expressing deep emotion
   “the dancer's lyrical performance”
2. used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range
   “a lyric soprano”
3. relating to or being musical drama
   “the lyric stage”
4. of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way)
   “lyric poetry”

noun

1. the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
   “his compositions always started with the lyrics”
2. a short poem of songlike quality

verb

1. write lyrics for (a song)

Synonyms for lyric

• lyrical
• emotional
• words
• language
• lyric poem

Antonyms of lyric

• dramatic

Words that rhyme with lyric

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