Lyricize: meaning, definitions and examples
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lyricize
[ ˈlɪr.ɪ.saɪz ]
music
To write lyrics for a song, typically involving expressing emotions or storytelling through words.
Synonyms
compose lyrics, craft lyrics, write lyrics.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| lyricize |
Ideal when turning ideas or thoughts into a poetic or song-like format, often implies a creative process.
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| compose lyrics |
Commonly used when creating words for a song, especially in a structured or professional manner.
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| write lyrics |
A general term for the act of creating words for songs without implying any particular style or level of detail.
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| craft lyrics |
Best suited for describing the meticulous and skillful creation of song words, with attention to detail.
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Examples of usage
- She lyricized her feelings of heartbreak in her latest song.
- He lyricized the story of his childhood in his new album.
Translations
Translations of the word "lyricize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 letrizar
🇮🇳 गीत लिखना
🇩🇪 texten
🇮🇩 menulis lirik
🇺🇦 писати тексти пісень
🇵🇱 tworzyć teksty piosenek
🇯🇵 歌詞を書く (kashi o kaku)
🇫🇷 écrire des paroles
🇪🇸 escribir letras
🇹🇷 şarkı sözü yazmak
🇰🇷 가사를 쓰다 (gasareul sseuda)
🇸🇦 كتابة كلمات الأغاني (kitabat kalimat al'aghani)
🇨🇿 psát texty písní
🇸🇰 písať texty piesní
🇨🇳 写歌词 (xiě gēcí)
🇸🇮 pisati besedila pesmi
🇮🇸 skrifa texta
🇰🇿 ән мәтіндерін жазу
🇬🇪 სიმღერის ტექსტების წერა (simgheris tekst'ebis ts'era)
🇦🇿 mahnı sözləri yazmaq
🇲🇽 escribir letras
Etymology
The word 'lyricize' is a modern term derived from the noun 'lyric', which dates back to the 16th century. Originally, 'lyric' referred to a type of poem expressing personal emotions or feelings. The verb 'lyricize' emerged as a way to describe the act of creating lyrics, particularly in the context of music. It reflects the importance of words in conveying emotions and stories through songs.