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Meaning of the word lyric in English

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lyric

US /ˈlɪr.ɪk/
UK /ˈlɪr.ɪk/
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Noun

1.

the words of a song

Example:
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She wrote the lyrics for the new song.
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The song has beautiful lyrics.
Synonym:
wordstextlibretto

Adjective

1.

expressing the writer's emotions in an imaginative and beautiful way

Example:
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The poet is known for his lyric verse.
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Her performance was full of lyric beauty.
Synonym:
poeticemotionalexpressive
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