Definitions for lyric
ˈlɪr ɪklyric

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. lyric, words, language(noun)

   the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number

   "his compositions always started with the lyrics"; "he wrote both words and music"; "the song uses colloquial language"

2. lyric, lyric poem(adj)

   a short poem of songlike quality

3. lyric, lyrical(adj)

   expressing deep emotion

   "the dancer's lyrical performance"

4. lyric(adj)

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

   "a lyric soprano"

5. lyric(adj)

   relating to or being musical drama

   "the lyric stage"

6. lyric(verb)

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

   "lyric poetry"

7. lyric(verb)

   write lyrics for (a song)

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1. Lyric(n.)

   pl. The words of a song.

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1. lyric(Noun)

   A lyric poem.

   Etymology: From lyrique, or its source, lyricus, from λυρικός, from λύρα.

2. lyric(Noun)

   The words of a song or other vocal music. The singular form often refers to a part of the words, whereas the plural form can refer to all of the words.

   Etymology: From lyrique, or its source, lyricus, from λυρικός, from λύρα.

3. lyric(Adjective)

   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

   Etymology: From lyrique, or its source, lyricus, from λυρικός, from λύρα.

4. lyric(Adjective)

   Of, or relating to a writer of such poetry

   Etymology: From lyrique, or its source, lyricus, from λυρικός, from λύρα.

5. lyric(Adjective)

   lyrical

   Etymology: From lyrique, or its source, lyricus, from λυρικός, from λύρα.

6. lyric(Adjective)

   Having a light singing voice of modest range

   Etymology: From lyrique, or its source, lyricus, from λυρικός, from λύρα.

7. lyric(Adjective)

   Of, or relating to musical drama and opera

   Etymology: From lyrique, or its source, lyricus, from λυρικός, from λύρα.

8. lyric(Adjective)

   melodious

   Etymology: From lyrique, or its source, lyricus, from λυρικός, from λύρα.

9. lyric(Adjective)

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

   Etymology: From lyrique, or its source, lyricus, from λυρικός, from λύρα.

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1. Lyric(adj)

   alt. of Lyrical

2. Lyric(noun)

   a lyric poem; a lyrical composition

3. Lyric(noun)

   a composer of lyric poems

4. Lyric(noun)

   a verse of the kind usually employed in lyric poetry; -- used chiefly in the plural

5. Lyric(noun)

   the words of a song

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1. Lyric

   "Lyric" is a song by Zwan. It was the second single from their album Mary Star of the Sea, and it was only released in the United Kingdom.

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1. lyric

   To express words through music.

   Lyrics of a song are important, it's wise to use loving, kind, inspiring lyrics if your a song writer.

   Submitted by MaryC on March 14, 2020  

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1. lyric

   Song lyrics by lyric -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by lyric on the Lyrics.com website.

Anagrams for lyric »

1. Cyril

How to pronounce lyric?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of lyric in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of lyric in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of lyric in a Sentence

1. Musin Almat Zhumabekovich:

   Juicy Yummy Your sight is like hot moans and orgasms of sex. Each part of your body is a whole love-erotic poem lyric, romantic, erotic fantasy, no beauties of nature can compare with this and even the views of the universe, all this is my love for you. In my mind, the heart and the penis are powerful SMS vibrations every time I see you or think about you, there is a vibro-orgasmic tremor from love and delight throughout my soul and body. Wow, it poked me straight. You are the juiciest yummy girl. Looking at you, there is only one thought in your head: uuuhhh how hot it is. The excitation thermometer simply melts from your sultry beauty, makes so horny, beauty which far surpasses the human as if you were a princess from the highest race of the universe.

2. River Phoenix:

   I've been a scoundrel in my life, I've been selfish, I've been cruel at times, I've been hard to work with. I'm grateful so many of you in this room have given me a second chance, when he was 17, my brother wrote this lyric, he said: Run to the rescue with love and peace will follow.

3. Sheena Melwani:

   When I hear music on the radio, if I hear a quirky lyric, I take note. We also get so many great suggestions from my followers via direct messages on Instagram.

4. Boris Pasternak:

   It is no longer possible for lyric poetry to express the immensity of our experience. Life has grown too cumbersome, too complicated. We have acquired values which are best expressed in prose.

5. Sharon Osborne:

   The Talk's a piece of art... to change an innocent lyric, to what is it,' your mind and your body ?' What the hell are you on ? That's ridiculous.

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