Lyric Definition
lyric
- adjective
- expressing deep emotion; "the dancer's lyrical performance"
- used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range; "a lyric soprano"
- relating to or being musical drama; "the lyric stage"
- of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way); "lyric poetry"
- noun
- 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"
- a short poem of songlike quality
- verb
- write lyrics for (a song)
"Lyric" in song lyrics
See how lyric is used in real songs:
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"I speak in Farenheit and burn off colon lyric"
Aesop Rock f/ Illogic — One Brick -
"Brains on my chest from the blast of that lyric"
Dre Dog w/ Cougnut — Muthafucka -
"Simpty the lyric"
Baby Blak — Firewater
Words that rhyme with lyric
Usage tips for "lyric"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "lyric" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for lyric to find words that pair well.