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lyrical definition

lyri·cal (lir′i kəl)

adjective

  1. lyric
  2. characterized by or expressing rapture or great enthusiasm a lyrical account of her trip

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lyrical Synonyms

lyrical

modif.

emotional, expressive, songful, melodious, sweet, rhythmical; see also musical 1, poetic.


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lyrical Usage Examples

Preposition: about

  • scene: And feel free to wax lyrical about the scene in question, and why the music works so well.

Preposition: on

  • subject: Looking back a year, I was waxing lyrical on various subjects, including the braindead on today's quiz shows.

Modifies a noun

  • ballad: In 1798 they published a joint collection of work entitled: Lyrical Ballads.

Modifying Another Word

  • intensely: But they are also, simultaneously, intensely lyrical and moving, and capture moments of exquisite fragility and beauty.

Used with adjective complement

  • wax: Why not get them to wax lyrical about your product or service on video?

Preposition: in

  • expression: These poems of Mr. Browning, which are dramatic in principle and lyrical in expression, are not always easy to master.

Preposition: with

  • characterisation: Vivid, believable and lyrical with strong characterisation, including that of the sea itself.
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lyrical quotes

Les temps primitifs sont lyriques, les temps antiques sont e¤  piques, les temps modernes sont dramatiques. The primitive era was lyrical, the classical era was epic and the modern era is dramatic.

-Hugo,Victor Marie

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