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poetry vs lyric

lyric vs poetry

poetry and lyric both are nouns.

poetry is not an adjective while lyric is an adjective.

poetry is not a verb while lyric is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
poetry Yes No No No
lyric Yes Yes Yes No
poetry (noun) lyric (noun)
literature in metrical form a short poem of songlike quality
any communication resembling poetry in beauty or the evocation of feeling the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
poetry (adjective) lyric (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
poetry (verb) lyric (verb)
write lyrics for (a song)
Difference between poetry and lyric

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