Word
lyrically
Phoneticslyri·cal·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɫɪɹɪkɫi/
UK/lˈɪɹɪkli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a way that relates to the words of a song. You use this to describe how the words sound or how they are written.
adv. in a manner relating to the words of a song or poem. Often describes the quality of the text, such as its rhythm, imagery, or emotional impact.
Examples
“The singer is very talented lyrically.”
“While the band is famous for their heavy guitar riffs, they are also praised lyrically for their deep, poetic lyrics.”
“The poet's work is often described as being lyrically dense, requiring multiple readings to fully appreciate the subtle metaphors and internal rhymes embedded within the verses.”
Examples
simple
“The singer is very talented lyrically.”
contextual
“While the band is famous for their heavy guitar riffs, they are also praised lyrically for their deep, poetic lyrics.”
complex
“The poet's work is often described as being lyrically dense, requiring multiple readings to fully appreciate the subtle metaphors and internal rhymes embedded within the verses.”
Etymology
From lyrical + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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