Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a manner that is expressive of deep personal emotion or enthusiasm; in a songlike or poetic style: Describes an action performed with a flowing, graceful, and emotionally expressive quality, often reminiscent of song or poetry.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • The soprano sang the aria lyrically, her voice floating effortlessly through the hall.
  • He described his childhood memories lyrically, painting vivid pictures with his words.
  • The poem was written lyrically, with a beautiful rhythm and heartfelt emotion.

Advanced Usage

• "to speak/write lyrically": to express oneself in a manner that is poetic, emotionally rich, and often beautifully descriptive.
  • The author writes lyrically about the natural world, making the landscape feel alive.

Variants and Related Words

• Lyrical (adj): expressing deep personal emotion or enthusiasm; having the form and musical quality of a song.
  • Her lyrical description of the sunset moved everyone.
• Lyric (n): the words of a song; a short poem expressing personal emotion.
  • He is famous for writing the lyrics for many popular songs.
• Lyricism (n): an artist's expression of emotion in an imaginative and beautiful way; the quality of being lyrical.
  • The lyricism of her prose is remarkable.

Synonyms

• Poetically: In a manner characteristic of poetry, especially in expressing feelings.
• Melodiously: In a manner producing a pleasant, musical sound.
• Expressively: In a manner that effectively conveys thought or feeling.

Antonyms

• Prosaically: In a matter-of-fact, straightforward, or unimaginative manner.
• Harshly: In a rough, grating, or unmelodious manner.

Adverb

1. in a lyrical manner
   • she danced the part of the Black Swan very lyrically