LYRICISM

lyricism

(noun) unrestrained and exaggerated enthusiasm

lyricality, lyricism, songfulness

(noun) the property of being suitable for singing

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

lyricism (countable and uncountable, plural lyricisms)

Great enthusiasm.

The emotional style of lyric poetry.

Suitability to be sung or used as lyrics.

Source: Wiktionary


Lyr"i*cism, n.

Definition: A lyric composition. Gray.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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