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.
How to use lyrical
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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.