English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

lyrical

5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for lyrical, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Expressing deep emotion in a flowing, song-like, or poetic way.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

melodic songlike effusive

How to use lyrical

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

wax lyrical lyrical prose lyrical quality

Etymology

From "lyric" plus the adjective suffix "-al".

Full origin of lyrical →

Frequently asked questions

What does “lyrical” mean?

The word “lyrical” means expressing deep emotion in a flowing, song-like, or poetic way. In plain terms, describes writing or speech that's emotional, flowing, and poetic, or someone speaking with great enthusiasm.

How do you pronounce “lyrical”?

“Lyrical” is pronounced LIH-rih-kuhl (/ˈlɪɹɪkəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “lyrical” in a sentence?

Here is “lyrical” used in a sentence: “The novel's lyrical prose made even ordinary scenes feel beautiful.”

What part of speech is “lyrical”?

“Lyrical” is an adjective.

Is “lyrical” a common word?

“Lyrical” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.

How many meanings does “lyrical” have?

“Lyrical” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: expressing deep emotion in a flowing, song-like, or poetic way.

People also searched

Nearby words

← Back to the full definition of lyrical
Synonyms and antonyms from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.