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

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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

Both the Smiths and mariachi music can drive even the most macho Mexican man to tears with their poetic lyrics and layered instrumentals. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Relatable lyrics and themes that aren’t hidden deep within are parts of why Musgraves was able to break out of the Nashville country bubble and into the mainstream. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

Adjective

Guo’s performance had been approved in advance by the Wuhan authorities, but the lyric change was not, which may have violated regulations governing commercial performances, Chinese state media previously reported. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

Entertainment Weekly reached out to Grande’s reps for comment at the time of the initial lyric changes. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026

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