non-lyrical

non--lyr·ic

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Definitions of non-lyrical word

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

before 1575

One of the 34% oldest English words

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

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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".