adv ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a manner that is pleasing to hear, as singing or speaking; in a lyrical manner.

   ""There are no women like the Arab women," said Haji Zainal Abidin dreamily, lyrically."

2. 2
   In terms of the lyrics.

   "a lyrically unimaginative song"

Adverb

1. 1
   in a lyrical manner wordnet

Example

More examples

""There are no women like the Arab women," said Haji Zainal Abidin dreamily, lyrically."

Etymology

From lyrical + -ly.

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