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lyrics
adjective(lyr-ic)
expressing deep emotion
Synonyms: lyrical,
Examples:
The dancer's lyrical performance.
lyrics
noun(lyr-ic)
a short poem of songlike quality
Synonyms: lyric poem,
lyrics
noun(lyr-ic)
the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
Synonyms: language, words,
Examples:
His compositions always started with the lyrics.
lyrics
adjective(lyr-ic)
of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way)
Examples:
Lyric poetry.
lyrics
adjective(lyr-ic)
relating to or being musical drama
Examples:
The lyric stage.
lyrics
adjective(lyr-ic)
used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range
Antonyms: dramatic,
Examples:
A lyric soprano.
lyrics
verb(lyr-ic)
write lyrics for (a song)

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