lyric, lyrical

lyric, lyrical
These two adjectives may be used interchangeably to refer to anything that is characterized by spontaneous feeling, by an outpouring of emotion. Both words are applied to poetry that has the musical quality of song and to any kind of writing or speech reflecting sensation and mood: "lyric (or lyrical) poetry," "lyric (or lyrical) song," "lyric (or lyrical) love letters." Lyric is more often used, and is preferred, except when the feeling to be conveyed is somewhat unformed and vague: "The mother was lyrical in praise of her daughter's performance." Use of lyric to refer to the words of a song (The melody is great, but the lyrics are poor) is informally colloquial.

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  • lyric — lyric, lyrical Lyric is the adjective to use when referring to a type of poetry that expresses the poet s feelings in set forms such as an ode or sonnet (lyric poet / lyric verses). A lyric is a poem of this kind, and in modern use lyrics… …   Modern English usage

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  • Lyric — Lyr ic, Lyrical Lyr ic*al, a. [L. lyricus, Gr. ?: cf. F. lyrique. See {Lyre}.] 1. Of or pertaining to a lyre or harp. [1913 Webster] 2. Fitted to be sung to the lyre; hence, also, appropriate for song; suitable for or suggestive of singing; of… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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