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lyrically

|lyr-i-cal-ly|

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/ˈlɪrɪkli/

(lyrical)

expressive emotion

Base FormNounAdverb
lyricallyricismlyrically
Etymology
Etymology Information

'lyrically' originates from the English word 'lyrical,' which comes from 'lyric,' ultimately from the Greek word 'lyrikos,' where 'lyra' meant 'lyre' (a musical instrument).

Historical Evolution

'lyrikos' transformed into the Latin 'lyricus,' then into Old French 'lyrique,' and eventually became the English word 'lyric,' from which 'lyrical' and then 'lyrically' were formed.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to something related to the lyre or song, but over time it evolved to mean 'in a poetic or expressive manner.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that is characteristic of lyrics or poetry; in a poetic or expressive way.

She spoke lyrically about her childhood memories.

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Last updated: 2025/08/04 05:27