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lyrist Definition

lyr·ist (līr′ist; for 2 & 3 lir′ist)

noun

  1. a player on a lyre
  2. a lyric poet
  3. lyricist

Etymology: L lyristes < Gr lyristēs < lyrizein, to play on a lyre

lyrist Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • subjective: Nor may we judge him as a lyrical poet by comparison with any subjective lyrist.

Browse dictionary entries near lyrist

  1. ‹ lyrism
  2. ‹ lyriform
  3. ‹ Lyricon
  4. ‹ lyricist
  5. ‹ lyricism
  6. ‹ lyrical
  7. ‹ lyric
  8. ‹ lyrebird
  9. ‹ lyre
  10. ‹ lyrate
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