Meaning & use
Lyricism
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An intensely emotional or poetic quality in writing, music, or art.
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The novel's lyricism made even mundane scenes feel beautiful.
Critics praised the film's visual lyricism, comparing it to a moving painting.
A note on using this word
While related to "lyrics," lyricism describes a quality of feeling and beauty rather than song lyrics specifically.
Words with a similar meaning
poetic expressionexpressiveness
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