lyrical
adjective/ˈlɪrɪkəl/
Frequency rank: #8,313 most common English word
Meaning
Expressing deep personal emotions or feelings in a beautiful, song-like way.
Example sentence
The poet's writing was so lyrical that it moved many readers to tears.
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