lyric
adjective
1. expressing deep emotion
- the dancer's lyrical performance
Similar word(s): emotional, lyrical
2. used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range
- a lyric soprano
3. relating to or being musical drama
- the lyric stage
4. of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way)
- lyric poetry
noun
1. the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
- his compositions always started with the lyrics
Similar word(s): language, words
Definition categories: communication, text
2. a short poem of songlike quality
Definition categories: communication, poem
Sentences with lyric as a noun:
- The lyric in line 3 doesn't rhyme.
- The lyrics were written by the composer.