Lyrical: meaning, definitions and examples
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lyrical
[ ˈlɪrɪkəl ]
music
expressing deep personal emotion or observations, typically in a melodious way
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The song's lyrical melody touched the hearts of the audience.
- His lyrical voice resonated with listeners around the world.
writing
having a poetic, expressive quality
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her lyrical prose painted vivid images in the reader's mind.
- The author's lyrical descriptions captured the essence of the setting.
art
characterized by an artistically expressive style or quality
Synonyms
artistic, evocative, expressive
Examples of usage
- The painting had a lyrical quality that conveyed a sense of movement and emotion.
- His lyrical brushstrokes created a sense of harmony and beauty.
Translations
Translations of the word "lyrical" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lírico
🇮🇳 गीतात्मक
🇩🇪 lyrisch
🇮🇩 liris
🇺🇦 ліричний
🇵🇱 liryczny
🇯🇵 叙情的な (じょじょうてきな)
🇫🇷 lyrique
🇪🇸 lírico
🇹🇷 lirik
🇰🇷 서정적인 (서정적인)
🇸🇦 غنائي
🇨🇿 lyrický
🇸🇰 lyrický
🇨🇳 抒情的 (shūqíng de)
🇸🇮 liričen
🇮🇸 ljóðrænn
🇰🇿 лирикалық
🇬🇪 ლირიკული
🇦🇿 lirik
🇲🇽 lírico
Word origin
The word 'lyrical' originated from the Latin word 'lyricus', which means 'of or for the lyre'. In ancient Greece, lyric poetry was accompanied by the lyre, a stringed musical instrument. Over time, the term 'lyrical' evolved to refer to poetry and music that expressed personal emotions in a melodious way. Today, 'lyrical' is used to describe any form of art or writing that is expressive, poetic, and emotionally evocative.