lyric lyric /ˈlɪrɪk/

adjective

1. () Expressing deep emotion  ( lyrical , lyric )
   expressing deep emotion
    The dancer's lyrical performance
   the dancer's lyrical performance
   
2. () (music) used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range  ( lyric )
   (music) used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range
    A lyric soprano
   a lyric soprano
   
3. (poetry) of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way)  ( lyric )
   (poetry) of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way)
    Lyric poetry
   lyric poetry
   
4. (music) relating to or being musical drama  ( lyric )
   (music) relating to or being musical drama
    The lyric stage
   the lyric stage
   

noun

1. () The text of a popular song or musical-comedy number  ( language , words , lyric )
   the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
    His compositions always started with the lyrics
   his compositions always started with the lyrics
    He wrote both words and music
   he wrote both words and music
    The song uses colloquial language
   the song uses colloquial language
   
2. A short poem of songlike quality  ( lyric , lyric poem )
   a short poem of songlike quality
    The lyrics to the song were so meaningful and poetic
   The lyrics to the song were so meaningful and poetic
   

verb

1. (poetry) write lyrics for (a song)  ( lyric )
   (poetry) write lyrics for (a song)