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lyrical vs lyrics
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| lyricaladjective/ˈlɪr.ɪ.kəl/ | Meaning expressing strong personal feelings in a beautiful, imaginative way, like a poem or song | Goes with lyrical quality | Example The travel writer gives a lyrical description of sunrise over Ha Long Bay. |
| lyricsnoun/ˈlɪr.ɪks/ | Meaning the words of a song | Goes with write lyrics | Example Learning English through song lyrics helped me with pronunciation. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The director's style makes even a sad story feel gentle.