lyricism
noun/ˈlɪrɪˌsɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #18,227 most common English word
Meaning
an expressive, poetic, or musical quality in writing or speech that conveys deep emotion.
Example sentence
The poet's lyricism moved the audience to tears with its beauty and emotion.
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