Synonyms of lyric

lyric 1 of 2

noun

ˈlir-ik 

1

as in poem

a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect

would you care to read your short lyric aloud?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• poem
• song
• verse
• sonnet
• rune
• ballad
• rhyme
• poetry
• epigram
• elegy
• psalm
• ode
• limerick
• madrigal
• epic
• pastoral
• haiku
• eclogue
• dithyramb
• triolet
• jingle
• idyll
• epos
• pastorale
• villanelle
• rondeau
• epode
• poesy
• tanka
• versification
• lay
• minstrelsy
• lament
• epopee
• georgic
• English sonnet
• rondel
• blank verse
• free verse
• clerihew
• senryu
• vers libre
• rondelet
• anacreontic

2

as in ballad

a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment

the guitarist sang a gentle lyric while playing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ballad
• song
• hymn
• vocal
• anthem
• jingle
• ditty
• lullaby
• chorus
• cantata
• carol
• psalm
• chorale
• lay
• medley
• aria
• serenade
• dirge
• spiritual
• paean
• requiem
• chant
• blues
• canticle
• threnody
• pop
• madrigal
• rocker
• motet
• hallelujah
• roundelay
• lament
• folk song
• chanson
• glee
• croon
• art song
• remix
• descant
• chantey
• noel
• standard
• drinking song
• round
• fight song
• part-song
• torch song
• barcarole
• cover

lyric

2 of 2

adjective

1

as in lyrical

having a pleasantly flowing quality suggestive of music

they performed a slow, lyric dance for the audience

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lyrical
• melodic
• musical
• melodious
• mellifluous
• euphonious
• mellow
• sweet
• mellifluent
• dulcet
• golden

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disconnected
• dissonant
• strident
• unmusical
• harsh
• discordant
• unlyrical
• staccato
• jarring
• inharmonious
• grating
• unmelodious

2

as in poetic

having qualities suggestive of poetry

the film's lyric photography really enhanced its romantic mood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• poetic
• lyrical
• poetical
• poeticized
• symbolic
• bardic
• figurative
• rhythmic
• metrical
• rhyming
• purple
• rhapsodic
• ornate
• metaphoric
• idealized
• grandiloquent
• flowery
• florid
• romanticized
• high-flown
• glamorized
• highfalutin

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prose
• prosaic
• literal
• factual
• unpoetic
• matter-of-fact
• unlyrical
• antipoetic

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lyric

Noun

Fortunately, the crowd was quick to help with the lyrics, which made for a cool moment. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026

The Australian singer-songwriter seeks to strike a balance between life’s contradictions, desires and messes through raw lyrics, deceptively relaxed jangle rock and woozy folk-pop. — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Adjective

At the time, a rep for Grande did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment regarding the lyric change. — Travis Cronin, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

In the Nightbird studio, lyric sheets are distributed for seven songs selected for tonight’s HADES preview, and now Melanie steps into the doorway to welcome us to her new world. — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 13 July 2026

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