Lyrical Meaning
/ˈlɪɹɪkəl/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjAppropriate for or suggestive of singing.
adjExpressive of emotion.
Sentence Examples
Love is merely a lyrical way of referring to lust.
He always waxes lyrical about his wonderful new job.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The poet's ____ style was full of emotion and beautiful imagery like a song.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The movie was praised for its ____ and poetic style, which created a dreamlike and immersive atmosphere.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English lyric Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English lyrical From lyric + -al.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The poet's ____ style was full of emotion and beautiful imagery like a song.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The movie was praised for its ____ and poetic style, which created a dreamlike and immersive atmosphere.