lyric
adjective
[ ˈlɪrɪk ]
• (of poetry) expressing the writer's emotions, usually briefly and in stanzas or recognized forms.
• "lyric poems of extraordinary beauty"
Similar:
melodic,
songlike,
musical,
melodious,
lyrical,
rhapsodic,
poetic,
expressive,
emotional,
deeply felt,
personal,
subjective,
passionate,
• (of a singing voice) using a light register.
• "a lyric soprano with a light, clear timbre"
Similar:
light,
silvery,
clear,
lilting,
flowing,
dulcet,
euphonious,
sweet,
sweet-toned,
sweet-sounding,
honeyed,
mellifluous,
mellow,
lyrical,
mellifluent,
lyric
noun
• a lyric poem or verse.
• "an edition of Horace's Lyrics"
• the words of a popular song.
• "she has published both music and lyrics for a number of songs"
Origin:
late 16th century: from French lyrique or Latin lyricus, from Greek lurikos, from lura ‘lyre’.
