lyricize

lyr·i·cize

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lir-uh-sahyz]
- /ˈlɪr əˌsaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lir-uh-sahyz]
- /ˈlɪr əˌsaɪz/

Definitions of lyricize word

verb without object lyricize to write lyrics. 1
verb without object lyricize to write lyrically or in a lyric style. 1
verb with object lyricize to put into lyric form; treat in a lyric style. 1
noun lyricize Write or sing lyrics. 1
verb lyricize to write or sing lyrics 0
verb lyricize (Transitive Verb) To make lyrical; to treat in a poetically sentimental or emotional manner. 0

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Origin of lyricize

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

First recorded in 1825-35; lyric + -ize

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Parts of speech for Lyricize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Lyricize

lyricize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

lyricize usage trend in Literature

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