lyrical

BrE /ˈlɪərɪk(ə)l/ AmE /ˈlɪrɪkl/

adjective en → es

1 POETIC [attributive, predicative] B2

relating to or characteristic of poetry, especially in being musical and expressive

poético, lírico

  • a lyrical poem/song

Collocations lyrical poetry · lyrical song

  • The poet's work is full of lyrical passages.

    El trabajo del poeta está lleno de pasajes líricos.

2 MOVEMENT [attributive, predicative] C1

describing a dance or movement that is graceful and expressive, like poetry in motion

grácil, expresivo

  • a lyrical performance

Collocations lyrical dance · lyrical movement

  • Her dancing was lyrical and full of grace.

    Su baile era grácil y expresivo.