LYRICAL Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

lyrical

adjective

ˈlir-i-kəl

Definition of lyrical

as in melodic

having a pleasantly flowing quality suggestive of music the lyrical cadences of voice-over narration give the film a very poignant quality

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as in poetic

having qualities suggestive of poetry the photographer achieves a very lyrical effect with her intentionally blurred images of flowers growing in the wild

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Recent Examples of lyrical Ye voiced their lyrical competition, griped about feeling unappreciated, and, most notably, suggested that Jay-Z copied one of his collaboration ideas and released it first. — John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 8 Oct. 2026 The music is catchy and fun, though some of its lyrical content may give parents pause. — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 7 Oct. 2026 Nettles herself also took home the night’s award for Best Country Song for her lyrical point of view of a woman who’s having an affair with a married man. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2026 Some collaborators wanted to talk first, establishing a concept and lyrical world before anyone touched the melody. — Crystal Bell, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lyrical

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This range gives his work room to move between club music, melodic influences, and records centered on relationships and life experiences.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Those collaborations helped establish him as one of hip-hop’s most recognizable melodic voices even before the arrival of his first solo LP.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of melodic

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By letting its subjects speak for themselves without imposing judgments, the film offers a poetic view of alternative ways of life.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
Leoal caught my eye with its delicate knitwear and effortless femininity, while Tadzio Reverie offered a fresh, poetic take on nautical dressing.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of poetic

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There are ones who are more ideological, others more poetical.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
Svelte yet heavy, Clipse’s latest sees all their phonetic and poetical gifts rendered to subtly maximal effect, with their lithe vocals cresting Pharrell’s glossy surfaces like snowfall.

— Peter A. Berry, Variety, 11 July 2025

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