lyrical
gb/lˈɪɹɪkəl/ us/lˈɪɹɪkəl/
B2
Englisch
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
adjective
C1
property
1
poetically expressive and emotional
Like poetry; full of feeling and beautiful language.
Verwendungsmuster:
lyrical [writing/description/voice/tone]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may use lyrical when they only mean “happy” or “positive”; it mainly means “poetic” and “expressive.”
Synonyme
poetic (Closest general synonym; emphasizes poetry-like language.)
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expressive (Focuses on showing feelings clearly.)
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evocative (Emphasizes creating strong images or feelings.)
Antonyme
prosaic (Plain and ordinary, not poetic.)
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matter-of-fact (Neutral and practical in tone.)
Wortverbindungen
lyrical writing
|lyrical prose
|lyrical description
|lyrical language
|lyrical style
|lyrical voice
|lyrical tone
|lyrical beauty
|lyrical passage
|lyrical imagery
Themen
language
|literature
|emotions
|arts
Beispiele
- Her lyrical descriptions of the coastline made the place feel unreal.
- He delivered a lyrical tribute that was both tender and vivid.
- The novel shifts into a more lyrical voice in its final chapter.
Beispiele für Lernende
- The story has a lyrical style.
- Her speech was lyrical and moving.
adjective
B2
property
2
relating to a song’s words
About the words of a song.
Verwendungsmuster:
lyrical [content/themes/meaning]
Häufiger Fehler:
Don’t confuse lyrical (adjective) with lyric (a song’s words) or lyrics (plural noun).
Synonyme
verbal (Very general; not limited to songs.)
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textual (Often used for written text; less natural for songs in casual speech.)
Antonyme
instrumental (Relating to the music without words.)
Wortverbindungen
lyrical content
|lyrical themes
|lyrical meaning
|lyrical message
|lyrical depth
|lyrical structure
|lyrical references
|lyrical analysis
|lyrical changes
|lyrical clarity
Themen
music
|language
|media
Beispiele
- The beat is great, but the lyrical content feels rushed.
- Fans debate the lyrical meaning of the chorus.
- She’s known for sharp lyrical storytelling.
Beispiele für Lernende
- I like the song’s lyrical message.
- The lyrics are simple, but the music is strong.
adjective
literary
C1
property
3
characteristic of lyric poetry
Like a lyric poem: personal and emotional.
Verwendungsmuster:
lyrical [poem/poetry/verse]
Synonyme
songlike (Emphasizes musical quality; less formal.)
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lyric (Common in literary discussion; slightly more technical.)
Antonyme
narrative (Tells a story rather than focusing on personal feeling.)
Wortverbindungen
lyrical poem
|lyrical poetry
|lyrical verse
|lyrical tradition
|lyrical form
|lyrical meditation
|lyrical sensibility
|lyrical moment
Themen
literature
|poetry
|arts
Beispiele
- The collection moves between narrative pieces and more lyrical poems.
- Her essay has a lyrical, reflective quality rather than a strict argument.
- The poet’s most lyrical work is often the most personal.
Beispiele für Lernende
- This is a lyrical poem about love.
Grammatik
Ausdrücke
be lyrical about [something]
1/bˈi lˈɪɹɪkəl əbˈaʊt sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
speak or write poetically
To talk about something with strong praise and beautiful language.
Beispiele
- She was lyrical about the food, calling it the best she’d ever tasted.
- Critics have been lyrical about the film’s cinematography.
- He gets lyrical about his hometown whenever he visits.
lyrical content
1/lˈɪɹɪkəl kˈɑntɛnt/
fixed phrase
words and themes of a song
The words of a song and their meaning.
Beispiele
- The song’s lyrical content deals with regret and starting over.
- Parents complained about explicit lyrical content.
- The band is known for clever lyrical content and catchy hooks.
lyrical dance
1/lˈɪɹɪkəl dˈæns/
fixed phrase
expressive dance to song lyrics
A dance style that shows feelings and often follows the song’s words.
Beispiele
- She trained in jazz, contemporary, and lyrical dance.
- The routine used lyrical dance to match the song’s emotional story.
- Their lyrical dance piece focused on soft, flowing movement.
lyrical flow
1/lˈɪɹɪkəl flˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
informal
smooth rhythmic rap delivery
The smooth rhythm of how someone raps the words.
Beispiele
- Her lyrical flow switches effortlessly between fast and slow sections.
- He’s respected for tight rhyme schemes and a relaxed lyrical flow.
- The track highlights their lyrical flow more than the hook.