lyric

n. 1. A lyric poem; a lyrical composition. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A composer of lyric poems. [ R. ] Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A verse of the kind usually employed in lyric poetry; -- used chiefly in the plural. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. pl. The words of a song. [ PJC ]

{ } a. [ L. lyricus, Gr. &unr_;: cf. F. lyrique. See Lyre. ] 1. Of or pertaining to a lyre or harp. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Fitted to be sung to the lyre; hence, also, appropriate for song; suitable for or suggestive of singing; -- of music or poetry. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. expressing deep personal emotion; -- said especially of poetry which expresses the individual emotions of the poet; as, the dancer's lyrical performance. “Sweet lyric song.” Milton.
Syn. -- lyric. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. 1. the property of being suitable for singing.
Syn. -- lyricism, songfulness. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

adv. In a lyrical manner. [ 1913 Webster ]