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lyrical [ˈlɪrɪkəl] adj
1. (Music, other) (Literature / Poetry) another word for lyric [1-3] 2. enthusiastic; effusive (esp in the phrase to wax lyrical) ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations lyrical [ˈlɪrɪkəl] ADJ (lit) → lírico (fig) → entusiasmado to wax or become lyrical about or over sth → deshacerse en elogios a algo he was waxing lyrical about my roast beef → se deshacía en elogios a mi rosbif, estaba entusiasmado con mi rosbif lyrical [ˈlɪrɪkəl] adj (= poetical) → lyrique to grow lyrical (= very enthusiastic) → devenir lyrique lyrical [ˈlɪrɪk/əl] adj → lirico/a (fig) → entusiasta to wax or become lyrical about sth → infervorarsi a parlare di qc lyrical [ˈlɪrɪk/əl] adj → lirico/a (fig) → entusiasta to wax or become lyrical about sth → infervorarsi a parlare di qc How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Now, in the first place, this censure attaches not to the poetic but to the histrionic art; for gesticulation may be equally overdone in epic recitation, as by Sosi-stratus, or in lyrical competition, as by Mnasitheus the Opuntian. Only at rare moments of exaltation or despair do we hear the lyrical cry rising above the monotone of dreamlike content. They at length decided to publish a book together to be called Lyrical Ballads. |
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