Lyric
Pronunciation
- UK IPA: /ˈlɪɹ.ɪk/
- Rhymes: -ɪrɪk
Alternative forms
Origin
From French lyrique, or its source, Latin lyricus, from Ancient Greek λυÏικός, from λÏÏα ("lyre").
Full definition of lyric
Adjective
lyric
- (poetry) Of, or relating to a type of poetry (such as a sonnet or ode) that expresses subjective thoughts and feelings, often in a songlike style
- Of, or relating to a writer of such poetry
- lyrical
- Having a light singing voice of modest range
- Of, or relating to musical drama and opera
- melodious
- Of, or relating to the lyre (or sometimes the harp)