ˈlɪrɪk adj. & n. --adj. 1 (of poetry) expressing
the writer's emotions, usu. briefly
and in stanzas or recognized forms. 2 (of a poet)
writing in
this manner. 3 of or
for the
lyre. 4
meant to be
sung, fit to be expressed in
song, songlike (lyric
drama; lyric opera). --n. 1 a lyric
poem or
verse. 2 (in pl.) lyric verses. 3 (usu. in pl.) the words of a song. [F lyrique or L lyricus f. Gk lurikos (as LYRE)]