LYRICAL

lyric, lyrical

(adjective) expressing deep emotion; “the dancer’s lyrical performance”

lyrical

(adjective) suitable for or suggestive of singing

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

lyrical (comparative more lyrical, superlative most lyrical)

Appropriate for or suggestive of singing.

Expressive of emotion.

Source: Wiktionary


Lyr"ic, Lyr"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. lyricus, Gr. lyrique. See Lyre.]

1. Of or pertaining to a lyre or harp.

2. Fitted to be sung to the lyre; hence, also, appropriate for song;

– said especially of poetry which expresses the individual emotions of the poet. "Sweet lyric song." Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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