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lyric

lyr·ic

lyric

 
pronunciation:
li rihk
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
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part of speech: adjective
definition: relating to poetry that has a musical rhythm and often expresses private feelings and thoughts.
She wrote a lyric poem about her love of nature.
similar words:
expressive, poetic, rhythmic
 
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a lyric poem.
He wrote a lyric in English class.
similar words:
poem, poet, verse
definition 2: (often plural) the words to a song.
When my sister and I write songs together, she writes the music, and I write the lyrics.
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