Synonyms for

Lyrical

Verb / ˈlɪrɪkʌl / Another word for lyrical — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

expressing the writer's emotions in an imaginative and beautiful way, often set to music

Synonyms & similar words

lyric poetic musical lyric expressive emotional sentimental romantic melodic harmonious rhythmic artistic imaginative dreamy fanciful creative inspired visionary fantastic whimsical enchanting

Synonyms by register

Formal

poetic expressive eloquent musical

Informal

song-like flowy catchy

Literary

bardic rhapsodic odesque

Antonyms

unpoetic prosaic unlyrical unimaginative unimpassioned unromantic

Common collocations

  • lyrical prose
  • lyrical poetry
  • lyrical quality
  • lyrical language
  • lyrical melody
  • lyrical performance
  • lyrical expression

Word family

noun lyric
adjective lyrical
adverb lyrically

Usage note

Often used to describe music, poetry, or language that is expressive and imaginative, with a flowing or song-like quality. Can also refer to the words of a song.

Example sentences

  1. The poet wrote a lyrical love poem.
  2. The song had a beautiful and lyrical melody.
  3. The dancer's movements were lyrical and graceful.
  4. The writer's style was lyrical and imaginative.
  5. The painter's brushstrokes were lyrical and fluid.

Quotes

  • 'Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart.' - Pablo Casals
  • 'Music is the poetry of the air.' - Jean Paul Richter
  • 'Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.' - Carl Sandburg

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