lyric

• Relatif aux paroles d'une chanson ; se dit aussi de la poésie exprimant des émotions ou des pensées personnelles.

Relating to the words of a song; also describes poetry that expresses personal emotions or thoughts.

1. Expressing emotionB2formalart

   Relating to poetry or music that expresses personal emotions or feelings.

   Lyrique (exprimant l'émotion)

   • The poet's lyric style captured the beauty of nature.
   • Her lyric voice conveyed deep sadness.
   • The song has a lyric quality that touches the heart.

   Synonymesemotionalexpressivemelodicpassionatepersonalrhapsodicsonglikesubjective

   Antonymesdetachedimpassiveobjectiverestrainedunemotional

2. Song-likeB2formalart

   Having a quality similar to a song; melodious or musical.

   Lyrique (qualité de chant)

   • The lyric prose of the novel made it a pleasure to read.
   • His lyric poetry is known for its rhythm and rhyme.
   • The composer wrote a lyric piece for the orchestra.

   Synonymesdulcetlyricalmellifluousmelodiousmusicalsongful

• Nom désignant les paroles d'une chanson ou un type de poème exprimant des émotions ou des pensées personnelles.

A noun referring to the words of a song or a short poem with a songlike quality.

1. Words of a songA2formalart

   The words or text of a song, especially popular music.

   Paroles de chanson

   • She wrote the lyrics for the band's new album.
   • The song's lyrics are about heartbreak and loss.
   • He memorized every lyric of his favorite song.

   Synonymeslibrettotext

2. Poetic verseB2formalart

   A type of poem that expresses personal emotions or thoughts, often set to music.

   Poème lyrique

   • The poet's lyrics are known for their emotional depth.
   • Ancient Greek lyrics were often accompanied by a lyre.
   • She studied the lyrics of Sappho in her literature class.

   Synonymeslayodepoemsongverse