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lyrical

/ˈlɪr.ɪ.kəl/
lyr · i · cal
Adverb:lyrically
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1

Expressing the writer's emotions in an imaginative and beautiful way.

Example

"The novel is celebrated for its lyrical descriptions of the rural landscape."

2

Having a pleasant, flowing, and melodious quality reminiscent of song.

Example

"The violinist played the slow movement with a warm, lyrical tone."

3

Relating to or constituting the words of a song, or belonging to the category of lyric poetry.

Example

"The songwriter is admired for her clever lyrical wordplay and intricate rhymes."

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• Rhymes for lyrical

• Nearby Words

lyre snake
lyrebird
lyric
lyrical
lyrically
lyricism
lyricist

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the noun 'lyric' plus the adjectival suffix '-al', ultimately tracing back through Latin 'lyricus' to the Ancient Greek 'lyrikos', meaning 'singing to the lyre', from 'lyra' (lyre).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lyrical. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lyrical
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