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English adjective: lyric

1. lyric expressing deep emotion


SamplesThe dancer's lyrical performance.


Synonymslyrical


Similaremotional


Antonymsunemotional

2. lyric used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range


SamplesA lyric soprano.


Domain categorymusic


Antonymsdramatic

3. lyric relating to or being musical drama


SamplesThe lyric stage.


Domain categorymusic

4. lyric of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way)


SamplesLyric poetry.


Domain categorypoesy, poetry, verse


English noun: lyric

1. lyric (communication) the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number


SamplesHis compositions always started with the lyrics.
He wrote both words and music.
The song uses colloquial language.


Synonymslanguage, words


Broader (hypernym)text, textual matter


Narrower (hyponym)love lyric


Part meronymsong, vocal

2. lyric (communication) a short poem of songlike quality


Synonymslyric poem


Broader (hypernym)poem, verse form


Narrower (hyponym)ode


Part holonymantistrophe, strophe


English verb: lyric

1. lyric (creation) write lyrics for (a song)


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)compose, indite, pen, write


Narrower (hyponym)relyric


Domain categorypoesy, poetry, verse









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