Word Adverb
lyrically
adv.
manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈɫɪɹɪkɫi/ UK /lˈɪɹɪkli/ lyri·cal·ly
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.”
Etymology
From lyrical + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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