Definition of "lyric" in English

adjective

1. (poetry) Of, or relating to a type of poetry (such as a sonnet or ode) that expresses subjective thoughts and feelings, often in a songlike style.

2. Of or relating to a writer of such poetry.

3. Lyrical.

4. Having a light singing voice of modest range.

5. Of or relating to musical drama and opera.

6. Melodious.

7. Of or relating to the lyre (or sometimes the harp).

noun

1. A lyric poem.

2. (usually in the plural) The words of a song or other vocal music.

   • The lyric in line 3 doesn't rhyme.
   • The lyrics were written by the composer.