lyrical

lyr·ic

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lir-ik]
- /ˈlɪr ɪk/
- /ˈlɪr.ɪ.kl̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lir-ik]
- /ˈlɪr ɪk/

Definitions of lyrical word

adjective lyrical (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. 1
adjective lyrical pertaining to or writing lyric poetry: a lyric poet. 1
adjective lyrical characterized by or expressing spontaneous, direct feeling: a lyric song; lyric writing. 1
adjective lyrical pertaining to, rendered by, or employing singing. 1
adjective lyrical (of a voice) relatively light of volume and modest in range: a lyric soprano. 1
adjective lyrical pertaining, adapted, or sung to the lyre, or composing poems to be sung to the lyre: ancient Greek lyric odes. 1

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Origin of lyrical

First appearance:

before 1575

One of the 34% oldest English words

1575-85; < Latin lyricus < Greek lyrikós. See lyre, -ic

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Parts of speech for Lyrical

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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lyrical popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for lyrical

adj lyrical

melodic — melodious.
rhythmic — cadenced; rhythmical.
passionate — having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling; fervid: a passionate advocate of socialism.
rhapsodic — extravagantly enthusiastic; ecstatic.
soulful — of or expressive of deep feeling or emotion: soulful eyes.

adjective lyrical

romantic — of, relating to, or of the nature of romance; characteristic or suggestive of the world of romance: a romantic adventure.
emotional — Of or relating to a person's emotions.
expressive — Effectively conveying thought or feeling.
inspired — aroused, animated, or imbued with the spirit to do something, by or as if by supernatural or divine influence: an inspired poet.
sentimental — expressive of or appealing to sentiment, especially the tender emotions and feelings, as love, pity, or nostalgia: a sentimental song.

All 29 Synonyms of lyrical