Synonyms for lyric
ˈlɪr ɪklyric

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1. lyric, words, languagenoun

   the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number

   "his compositions always started with the lyrics"; "he wrote both words and music"; "the song uses colloquial language"

   Synonyms:
   oral communication, nomenclature, spoken communication, wrangle, run-in, linguistic process, actor's line, speech communication, words, voice communication, spoken language, quarrel, dustup, terminology, lyric poem, row, language, linguistic communication, speech

   Antonyms:
   unemotional, dramatic

2. lyric, lyric poemadjective

   a short poem of songlike quality

   Synonyms:
   lyric poem, language, words

   Antonyms:
   dramatic, unemotional

3. lyric, lyricaladjective

   expressing deep emotion

   "the dancer's lyrical performance"

   Synonyms:
   lyrical

   Antonyms:
   unemotional, dramatic

4. lyricadjective

   used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range

   "a lyric soprano"

   Synonyms:
   lyrical

   Antonyms:
   dramatic, unemotional

5. lyricadjective

   relating to or being musical drama

   "the lyric stage"

   Synonyms:
   lyrical

   Antonyms:
   dramatic, unemotional

6. lyricverb

   of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way)

   "lyric poetry"

   Synonyms:
   lyrical

   Antonyms:
   unemotional, dramatic

7. lyricverb

   write lyrics for (a song)

   Antonyms:
   dramatic, unemotional

Matched Categories

1. • Music
   • Poetry
   • Write

Editors ContributionRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. melic

   the definition of a melic is a poem that is meant to be sung.

   Submitted by JP03 on October 26, 2014  

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:2.0 / 1 vote

1. lyricnoun

   Synonyms:
   lyric poem

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1. List of paraphrases for "lyric":

   lytic, singing

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1. List of known nicknames for "Lyric":

   Liran Shoshan, M. Tohiniu

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1. lyric

   Song lyrics by lyric -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by lyric on the Lyrics.com website.

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How to use lyric in a sentence?

1. Norman Douglas:

   There is in us a lyric germ or nucleus which deserves respect; it bids a man to ponder or create; and in this dim corner of himself he can take refuge and find consolations which the society of his fellow creatures does not provide.

2. Alan Menken:

   There are some lyric changes in ‘Kiss the Girl’ because people have gotten very sensitive about the idea that [Prince Eric] would, in any way, force himself on [Ariel].

3. Ryan Seacrest:

   We were in San Francisco, and they said, 'We've got a contestant that's just going to jump into the line,' and up walked Kim and Kanye—Kim pregnant and Kanye enthusiastic and ready to go in there. He walks in there and does a lyric about J.Lo from one of his songs.

4. Elton John:

   He( Bernie) always gives me a lyric, i go into a room, put the lyric on the piano, look at the title. And as I start reading the song, a little movie comes in my head a bit like writing a film score where you get the visual part.

5. River Phoenix:

   When he was 17, my brother wrote this lyric, he said: Run to the rescue with love and peace will follow.