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

The musical features a book by Jenna Clark Embrey and Molly Beach Murphy, which music and lyrics by Train, choreography by David Neumann, direction by Lorin Latarro and music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Brian Usifer. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

Between Bon Jovi being home-ish from the band's Sayreville, New Jersey, roots and also back home on stage, the resonance of the lyrics were apparent on his face. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Adjective

In Appalachia, a regional style of song emerged that transformed the narrative focus of British ballads into shorter lyric folk songs suitable for presentation on commercial recordings. — Ted Olson, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

The moment picked up additional attention because Grande’s father was photographed shaking Alvarez’s hand in the crowd during the lyric change. — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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