Meaning of 'lyric'

adjective

expressing deep emotion

Example: "the dancer's lyrical performance"

Synonyms: lyrical

adjective

used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range

Example: "a lyric soprano"

adjective

of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way)

Example: "lyric poetry"

adjective

relating to or being musical drama

Example: "the lyric stage"

noun

a short poem of songlike quality

Synonyms: lyric poem

noun

the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number

Example: "Our compositions always started with the lyrics."

Synonyms: language words

verb

write lyrics for (a song)