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lyric

Adjective[C/U] Both
pl: lyrics

This word carries a strong association with musicality and intimacy. When used as a noun for song words, it focuses on the textual content and the message being conveyed through the melody. As an adjective or a type of poetry, it suggests a high degree of subjectivity. It describes a quality of expression that is melodic and fluid, prioritizing the internal emotional state of the speaker over a narrative plot or external action.

Countable when referring to a specific poem or a single line of a song. Uncountable when referring to the general body of words in a musical composition.

Meanings

Noun
[the words of a song]

The words of a song.

"She wrote the lyric for her favorite band's new single."

Adjective
[emotional and imaginative]

Expressing the writer's emotions, usually in an imaginative and beautiful way.

"The poet is known for his lyric style and profound emotional depth."

Noun
[a short personal poem]

A short poem expressing personal emotion, typically spoken in the first person.

"The anthology includes a beautiful lyric about the passing of autumn."

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