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lyrically

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Definitions

adv.

In an expressive, song-like, emotionally flowing way

抒情地,富有表现力地

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
lyrsong, poetry, expressing personal emotion
+
-icrelating to, having the nature of
+
-alin the manner of
+
-lyin the manner of
=lyrically

lyrical + -ly = 'in a lyrical manner,' i.e. expressively, with song-like, poetic feeling. The adverb of lyrical.

Root lyric still carries 3 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He writes lyrically about his childhood by the sea.

  • 2.

    The film captures the landscape lyrically.

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