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lyric vs lyrical

lyrical vs lyric

lyric is a noun but lyrical is not a noun.

lyric and lyrical both are adjectives.

lyric is a verb but lyrical is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lyric Yes Yes Yes No
lyrical No Yes No No
As adjectives, lyric and lyrical are synonyms defined as:
  • lyric and lyrical: expressing deep emotion
lyric (noun) lyrical (noun)
a short poem of songlike quality
the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
lyric (adjective) lyrical (adjective)
used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range expressing deep emotion
of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way) suitable for or suggestive of singing
relating to or being musical drama
expressing deep emotion
lyric (verb) lyrical (verb)
write lyrics for (a song)
Difference between lyric and lyrical

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