lyricism
noun
lyr·i·cism ˈlir-ə-ˌsi-zəm 
1
: the quality or state of being lyric : songfulness
2
a
: an intense personal quality expressive of feeling or emotion in an art (such as poetry or music)
b
: exuberance
the sort of author who inspires lyricism or invective, not judicious interpretation 
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Example Sentences
the lyricism of his paintings
Recent Examples on the Web Both Rodrigo and Morissette share the commonality of having achieved meteoric fame in their late teenage years and being open about heartbreak in their lyricism. Thania Garcia, Variety, 16 Aug. 2022 The album marks a shift from the simple and angsty lyricism of his debut. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2022 Atop crashing cymbals and sultry bass riffs, Willow belts each song — rife with therapy speak and confessional lyricism — with an angst that can’t be authentically replicated past the age of 25. Taylor Mims, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2022 And while drag queens are known for their ability to lip-sync and perform, Trixie stands out for zeroing in on the importance of lyricism. Olivia Mccormack, Washington Post, 24 June 2022 Few have examined loss with the lyricism and sensitive observation that have been hallmarks of Holleran’s novels. New York Times, 5 June 2022 This movement is a genuine dialogue between soloist and orchestra, and Martinez’s ability to control the emotional pacing between eruptive episodes of turbulent lyricism was compelling. Luke Schulze, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2022 Combining spoken word elements with the band’s signature observational lyricism and introspective instrumentation, the song examines the thoughts brought about by aimless wanderings, random encounters and solitude. Kat Bouza, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2022 Love and hip-hop are such a perfect match because the genre emphasizes lyricism in its descriptions of affairs of the heart. Janae Mckenzie, Glamour, 12 June 2022 See More
Thania Garcia, Variety, 16 Aug. 2022 The album marks a shift from the simple and angsty lyricism of his debut. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2022 Atop crashing cymbals and sultry bass riffs, Willow belts each song — rife with therapy speak and confessional lyricism — with an angst that can’t be authentically replicated past the age of 25. Taylor Mims, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2022 And while drag queens are known for their ability to lip-sync and perform, Trixie stands out for zeroing in on the importance of lyricism. Olivia Mccormack, Washington Post, 24 June 2022 Few have examined loss with the lyricism and sensitive observation that have been hallmarks of Holleran’s novels. New York Times, 5 June 2022 This movement is a genuine dialogue between soloist and orchestra, and Martinez’s ability to control the emotional pacing between eruptive episodes of turbulent lyricism was compelling. Luke Schulze, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2022 Combining spoken word elements with the band’s signature observational lyricism and introspective instrumentation, the song examines the thoughts brought about by aimless wanderings, random encounters and solitude. Kat Bouza, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2022 Love and hip-hop are such a perfect match because the genre emphasizes lyricism in its descriptions of affairs of the heart. Janae Mckenzie, Glamour, 12 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1760, in the meaning defined at sense 1