Lyric

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪrɪk/

Definitions of lyric

noun a lyric poem or verse

Example Sentences

A1 I like to sing along to the lyrics of my favorite songs.

A2 She wrote the lyrics to the song in her notebook.

B1 The lyrics of this song are very meaningful to me.

B2 The singer's powerful lyrics resonated with the audience.

C1 The poet's lyrical style captivated readers around the world.

C2 The songwriter's lyrical genius earned them multiple awards.

adjective expressing the writer's emotions, usually briefly and in stanzas or recognized forms

Example Sentences

A1 I like to listen to lyric songs.

A2 She wrote a lyric poem for her best friend.

B1 The lyric quality of the music drew me in.

B2 The lyric beauty of the painting left me speechless.

C1 His novel was praised for its lyric prose.

C2 The film captured the lyric essence of the book perfectly.

Examples of lyric in a Sentence

formal The poet carefully crafted each lyric to convey deep emotions.

informal I love how catchy the lyrics of this song are!

slang The lyrics of this track are straight fire!

figurative Her words danced like lyrical butterflies in the wind.

Grammatical Forms of lyric

• past tense: lyricized
• plural: lyrics
• comparative: more lyric
• superlative: most lyric
• present tense: lyrics
• future tense: will lyricize
• perfect tense: have lyricized
• continuous tense: is lyricizing
• singular: lyric
• positive degree: lyric
• infinitive: to lyricize
• gerund: lyricizing
• participle: lyricized

Origin and Evolution of lyric

First Known Use: 1581 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'lyric' originated from the Greek word 'lyrikos', meaning 'singing to the lyre'. It was used to describe poetry meant to be sung with a musical instrument.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'lyric' expanded to encompass any form of musical verse, not just those accompanied by a lyre. It now commonly refers to the words of a song or poem that express personal emotions or thoughts.