Ly̆r'ic or Ly̆r'ic-al1, a.
a. [Lat. lyricus, Gr. λυρικός, from lyra, λύρα, lyre; Fr. lyrique, It. & Sp. lirico.]
Sense 1. Pertaining to a lyre or harp.
Sense 2. Fitted to be sung to the lyre; hence, also, appropriate for song;—said especially of poetry which expresses the individual emotions of the poet. “Sweet lyric song.” Milton.
Lyrical emotion of every kind, which must be in the state of flux and reflux, or, generally, of agitation, requires the Saxon element of our language. De Quincey.