lyric
gb/lˈɪɹɪk/ us/lˈɪɹɪk/
B1
English
~ 8100
dalszöveg, lírai vers, lírai, dalszöveges, dalszövegi
NOUN
B1
1
dalszöveg
B1
Usage pattern:
the lyrics to [a song]
The lyrics to that song are incredibly moving.
Annak a dalnak a dalszövege hihetetlenül megható.
I misheard the lyrics and sang the wrong words for years.
Félrehallottam a dalszöveget, és éveken át rossz szavakat énekeltem.
She writes her own lyrics as well as the music.
The website lets you search for song lyrics by artist or title.
He forgot the lyrics halfway through the performance and had to improvise.
Learner examples
I like the lyrics of this song.
Tetszik ennek a dalnak a dalszövege.
I read the lyrics so I can sing along.
Elolvasom a dalszöveget, hogy együtt tudjak énekelni.
These lyrics are easy to remember.
She wrote the lyrics and he wrote the music.
Can you send me the lyrics to that song?
Common mistake:
Learners often confuse the singular and plural forms. In modern English, people almost always say "the lyrics" (plural), not "the lyric", when they mean the words of a song. Another common confusion is between "lyrics" (words) and "music" or "melody" (the tune).
Meaning
the words of a song
Collocations
song lyrics
|rap lyrics
|write lyrics
|learn the lyrics
|quote the lyrics
|look up the lyrics
Synonyms
words (Very general; refers to any words, not only those of songs.)
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songwords (Less common and more informal; used mainly to make clear that the words belong to a song.)
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libretto (A technical term for the complete text of an opera or musical, usually longer and more formal than typical lyrics.)
Antonyms
melody (Refers to the tune or musical notes of a song, which are the opposite component to the lyrics (the words).)
Themes
music
|entertainment
|media
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The words of a song that a person sings.
The words that are sung in a song or vocal piece.
NOUN
C1
LITERARY
2
lírai vers
B2
Usage pattern:
a lyric about [a feeling/topic]
The anthology includes both narrative poems and a selection of intimate lyrics.
Az antológia elbeszélő költeményeket, valamint bensőséges lírai versekből készült válogatást is tartalmaz.
She is best known for a series of nature lyrics written in her early twenties.
Leginkább a húszas évei elején írt, természeti témájú lírai verssorozatáról ismert.
This brief lyric captures a moment of sudden joy.
Students were asked to compare the structure of the lyric with that of the ballad.
The poet's late lyrics are darker and more reflective.
Learner examples
We read a short lyric in class today.
Ma egy rövid lírai verset olvastunk az órán.
This lyric talks about sadness and hope.
Ez a lírai vers a szomorúságról és a reményről szól.
The poet wrote many lyrics about love.
I like this lyric because it is very personal.
He turned his feelings into a beautiful lyric.
Common mistake:
Learners may think "lyric" always means the words of a song. In literature, a "lyric" is a type of poem, not necessarily meant to be sung. They may also confuse "lyric poem" with longer narrative poems such as ballads or epics, which tell stories rather than focus on a single feeling or moment.
Meaning
short poem of personal feeling
Collocations
lyric poetry
|a brief lyric
|love lyric
|modern lyric
|lyric sequence
|lyric poet
Synonyms
poem (General term; a lyric is a specific type of poem that focuses on personal feelings rather than story or description.)
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ode (A kind of lyric poem, usually more formal and ceremonial in tone.)
Antonyms
epic (An epic is a long narrative poem that tells a story, often with heroic events, which contrasts with the short, personal nature of a lyric.)
Themes
literature
|art
|emotions
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A short poem that shows strong personal feelings, often in a musical way.
A short poem that expresses personal emotions, thoughts, or moods, often in a musical or song-like style.
C1
LITERARY
3
lírai
B2
Usage pattern:
a lyric [poem/style/passage/voice]
The novel is written in a quiet, lyric prose that lingers on small details.
A regény csendes, lírai prózában íródott, amely elidőzik az apró részleteknél.
Her performance had a soft, lyric quality that suited the role perfectly.
Az alakítása lágy, lírai jellegű volt, ami tökéletesen illett a szerephez.
Critics praised the film’s lyric moments of silence and reflection.
He is known for his lyric descriptions of the countryside.
The composer’s early works are surprisingly rough, with little of the lyric warmth of his later pieces.
Learner examples
The writer uses a very lyric style in this book.
Az író nagyon lírai stílust használ ebben a könyvben.
The movie has many lyric scenes with slow music.
A filmben sok lírai jelenet van lassú zenével.
She has a light, lyric voice that fits this song.
I enjoy his lyric descriptions of nature.
The poem feels calm and lyric, not angry or loud.
Common mistake:
Learners often use "lyrical" instead of "lyric". In many contexts this is acceptable and more natural. However, in fixed phrases like "lyric poetry" or "lyric soprano", the correct form is usually "lyric", not "lyrical".
Meaning
poetic, musical, emotional in style
Collocations
lyric poetry
|lyric style
|lyric voice
|lyric passage
|lyric intensity
|lyric beauty
Synonyms
lyrical (More common in modern English; used in the same way, but often slightly broader, for any expressive, emotional style.)
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poetic (General term for language with strong imagery or rhythm; may lack the explicitly emotional, song-like quality implied by "lyric".)
Antonyms
prosaic (Describes language or style that is plain, ordinary, or lacking poetic or emotional qualities, the opposite of a lyric style.)
Themes
literature
|art
|emotions
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Describes language, art, or music that sounds like poetry and shows deep personal feelings in a beautiful way.
Having a poetic, musical quality that strongly expresses personal emotions or inner feelings.
B2
4
dalszöveges
B1
dalszövegi
C1
Usage pattern:
a lyric [video/sheet/website]
The band released a lyric video on YouTube before the official music video.
A zenekar a hivatalos klip előtt közzétett egy dalszöveges videót a YouTube-on.
I printed a lyric sheet so the audience could sing along.
Kinyomtattam egy dalszöveges lapot, hogy a közönség együtt énekelhessen.
She runs a popular lyric website that indexes thousands of songs.
The album comes with a full-color lyric booklet.
He prefers lyric videos because he wants to understand every word.
Learner examples
I watched a lyric video and learned the song.
Megnéztem egy dalszöveges videót, és megtanultam a dalt.
This app shows a lyric screen while the song plays.
Ez az alkalmazás dalszöveges nézetet mutat, miközben szól a dal.
I found a lyric website for Korean pop songs.
The CD includes a lyric booklet inside.
He made a lyric poster with the words of his favorite song.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "lyric video" with "music video". A lyric video mainly shows the words of the song on the screen, while a music video usually tells a visual story or shows the artist performing.
Meaning
relating to song words
Collocations
lyric video
|lyric sheet
|lyric booklet
|lyric website
|online lyric database
Synonyms
song-text (Much less common; sometimes used in technical or descriptive contexts for the written words of a song.)
Antonyms
instrumental (Describes music with no singing or song words, the opposite of something focused on lyrics.)
Themes
music
|media
|technology
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definition
About the written words of a song, not the music.
Relating to or consisting of the words of a song.
Grammar
Dictionary form
lyric
IPA
GB/lˈɪɹɪk/
US/lˈɪɹɪk/
Syllables & stress
lyr - ic (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (lyr)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: lyric
Noun
- Base: lyric
- Plural: lyrics
Word family
Expressions
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