Synonyms of lyrical

lyrical

adjective

ˈlir-i-kəl 

1

as in melodic

having a pleasantly flowing quality suggestive of music

the lyrical cadences of voice-over narration give the film a very poignant quality

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2

as in poetic

having qualities suggestive of poetry

the photographer achieves a very lyrical effect with her intentionally blurred images of flowers growing in the wild

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lyrical

And an extremely catchy German song has gone viral in part because its lyrical refrain sounds goofy to ears used to English. — Greg Myre, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026

For someone who performs in a mask and had often relied on metaphor to guide his lyrical decisions, his connection with his fans is unusually close. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026

The soundtrack—by the frequent Hans Zimmer collaborator David Fleming—is a delight, a polyphonic mood board of ghost-clangs, spooky bassoons, lyrical electro-motifs, and sighing sea themes. — James Parker, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

In December and January, ZBB swapped sheds for Las Vegas’ Sphere with an eight-show residency that interwove captivating visuals with thoughtful lyrical storytelling. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 16 July 2026

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