Lyrical
(adjective)
- Having a musical or song-like quality.
- Expressing deep personal feelings or thoughts in an imaginative and beautiful way.
- Being marked by or given to expressing emotion through the medium of poetry.
Origin:
The word "lyrical" comes from the greek word "lyrikos" which means "singing to the lyre" or "singing to a musical accompaniment." it was first used in the early 17th century to describe poetry or other forms of writing that have a musical or song-like quality.
Examples:
- The song was lyrical and emotional, it brought tears to her eyes.
- The poem was lyrical, it was as if the words were singing to her.
- The singer's voice was lyrical and melodic, it was easy to get lost in the music.
- The dancers moved in a lyrical and fluid style, it was a beautiful performance.
- His speeches were always lyrical, he had a way of expressing himself that was both moving and inspiring.