lyrical

adjective
UK: /ˈlɪrɪkəl/
US: /ˈlɪrɪkəl/

  1. Expressing emotions or personal feelings in a beautiful way.

    1. The song has lyrical melodies that are very soothing.
    2. Her poetry is incredibly lyrical, filled with vivid imagery and emotion that touches the heart.

  2. Relating to the words of a song.

    1. I focus on the lyrical content of the song.
    2. The band is known for its lyrical depth and storytelling in their music.

  3. Resembling or characteristic of a song.

    1. The prose has a lyrical quality, almost like poetry.
    2. His descriptions of the landscape were lyrical, painting a beautiful picture with words.

Synonyms

poetic musical expressive rhapsodic

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lyrical" in English means: Expressing emotions or personal feelings in a beautiful way., Relating to the words of a song., Resembling or characteristic of a song..

The phonetic transcription of "lyrical" is /ˈlɪrɪkəl/ in British English and /ˈlɪrɪkəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lyrical": poetic, musical, expressive, rhapsodic.

Example usage of "lyrical": "The song has lyrical melodies that are very soothing.". More examples on the page.