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lyric vs poetry

poetry vs lyric

lyric and poetry both are nouns.

lyric is an adjective but poetry is not an adjective.

lyric is a verb but poetry is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lyric Yes Yes Yes No
poetry Yes No No No
lyric (noun) poetry (noun)
a short poem of songlike quality literature in metrical form
the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number any communication resembling poetry in beauty or the evocation of feeling
lyric (adjective) poetry (adjective)
used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range
of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way)
relating to or being musical drama
expressing deep emotion
lyric (verb) poetry (verb)
write lyrics for (a song)
Difference between lyric and poetry

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