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lyric Antonyms

Opposite of lyric

Because the opposite of lyric shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

(Of poetry) expressing the writer's personal emotions and thoughts in an imaginative, song-like style, rather than telling a long narrative story.

Usage Example

"John Keats is celebrated as one of the greatest masters of English narrative poetry."

Strongest
narrative
epic
Strong
dramatic
prosaic

• noun (Context 2)

A short poem that expresses the personal thoughts and feelings of the poet in a musical, rhythmic style.

Usage Example

"The anthology features several Elizabethan lyrics alongside Shakespeare's sonnets."

Strong
epic

• adjective (Context 3)

(Of a singing voice) having a light, flexible, and melodious quality suitable for graceful, cantabile music rather than heavy dramatic roles.

Usage Example

"The young soprano possesses a bright dramatic voice ideal for Mozart's operas."

Strongest
dramatic

Similar words to lyric

Words similar to lyric shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

lyrical
words
songlike
melodious
poem
melodic
ode
expressive
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• Nearby Words

lye
lying
lymphatic
lyric
lyrical
lyrically
lyricism

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Lyric. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/lyric
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