Lyric

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪrɪk/

Lyric (noun)

  1. the words of a song
  2. a type of poetry that expresses personal feelings

Examples

  • The lyric of the song was very moving.
  • She memorized every lyric of the album.

Common collocations: write lyrics, memorize lyrics, lyric sheet, lyric poetry, lyric expression

Lyric (adjective)

  1. related to or suitable for singing

Examples

  • The melody had a lyric charm.
  • Her voice was soft and lyric.

Synonyms of Lyric

Formal

Neutral

Informal