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Etymology
Etymology tree English lyrical Middle English -ly English -ly English lyrically From lyrical + -ly.
Meanings
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In a manner that is pleasing to hear, as singing or speaking; in a lyrical manner.
"There are no women like the Arab women," said Haji Zainal Abidin dreamily, lyrically.
1958, Anthony Burgess, The Enemy in the Blanket (The Malayan Trilogy), published 1972, page 236:
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In terms of the lyrics.
a lyrically unimaginative song
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most lyrically | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more lyrically | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |