lyric

noun

(usually in the plural) The words of a song or other vocal music.

A lyric poem.

A male given name.

A female given name.

adjective

(poetry) Of, or relating to a type of poetry (such as a sonnet or ode) that expresses subjective thoughts and feelings, often in a songlike style.

Of or relating to a writer of such poetry.

Lyrical.

Of or relating to musical drama and opera.

Having a light singing voice of modest range.

Melodious.

Of or relating to the lyre (or sometimes the harp).

Roots

lyralyr- · Greek · lyre

Synonyms for lyric

lyricaladj songn epode poemn balladn versen wordsn epithalamiumn balladen prothalamiumn

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