lyrical
Meaning: Expressing deep personal emotions in an imaginative and beautiful way; relating to or resembling the words of a song.
Lyrical prose or poetry is characterised by emotional intensity, musicality, and vivid imagery. The word is often used to praise writing that is particularly beautiful or evocative. The colloquial expression 'wax lyrical' means to talk enthusiastically and at length about something. In music, 'lyrical' can describe a singing style that is smooth and melodic rather than dramatic.
Examples
- The author's lyrical descriptions of the Scottish Highlands bring the landscape vividly to life. 这位作家对苏格兰高地的抒情描写使那片风景跃然纸上。Las líricas descripciones del autor sobre las Tierras Altas escocesas dan vida al paisaje con extraordinaria viveza.その作家のスコットランド・ハイランドの抒情的な描写は、風景を鮮やかに生き生きとさせている。그 작가의 스코틀랜드 하이랜드에 대한 서정적인 묘사는 풍경을 생생하게 살려낸다.
- He waxed lyrical about the pleasures of wild swimming in the lakes of the Lake District. 他兴致勃勃地大谈在湖区湖泊中野泳的乐趣。Se explayó con entusiasmo sobre los placeres del baño al aire libre en los lagos del Distrito de los Lagos.彼は湖水地方の湖での野外遊泳の楽しさについて、熱のこもった調子で語った。그는 호수 지방의 호수에서의 야외 수영의 즐거움에 대해 열정적으로 이야기했다.
- The soprano's lyrical phrasing brought a tender intimacy to the performance. 这位女高音抒情般的乐句处理为演出注入了温柔的亲密感。El fraseo lírico de la soprano aportó una tierna intimidad a la interpretación.そのソプラノの抒情的なフレージングは、演奏に優しい親密さをもたらした。그 소프라노의 서정적인 프레이징은 연주에 부드러운 친밀감을 더해 주었다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, media
Tone: positive
Origin & History
From Greek lyrikos (singing to the lyre), from lyra (lyre). In ancient Greece, lyric poetry was sung to the accompaniment of a lyre, distinguishing it from epic or dramatic poetry.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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