Crossword clue
Lyrical crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Lyrical”, from 4–10 letters. The most likely answer is POETIC.
All answers for “Lyrical”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| ODIC | 4 | Like an ode |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| LYRIC | 5 | Expressing emotion in a songlike way |
| SWEET | 5 | Pleasing to the ear |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| POETIC Best match | 6 | Having the qualities of poetry |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| MUSICAL | 7 | Pleasant-sounding, like music |
| MELODIC | 7 | Having a pleasing tune |
| TUNEFUL | 7 | Having a pleasant melody |
| SONGFUL | 7 | Full of song |
| FLOWING | 7 | Smooth and graceful, of style |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| ROMANTIC | 8 | Marked by idealised feeling |
| EFFUSIVE | 8 | Gushing in praise |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| EMOTIONAL | 9 | Full of feeling |
| RHAPSODIC | 9 | Extravagantly enthusiastic |
| MELODIOUS | 9 | Sweet-sounding |
| RAPTUROUS | 9 | Expressing great enthusiasm |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| EXPRESSIVE | 10 | Conveying feeling effectively |
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What does “Lyrical” mean?
An adjective for writing or music that expresses emotion in a beautiful, songlike way. To 'wax lyrical' is to speak with great enthusiasm, which gives a second sense.
Solving tip
POETIC (6) is the commonest answer. MELODIC, MUSICAL and TUNEFUL suit the songlike sense; RHAPSODIC and EFFUSIVE suit the enthusiastic one. ODIC is a short word seen far more often in crosswords than outside them.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Lyrical"?
The most likely answer is POETIC (6 letters) — Having the qualities of poetry. Other common answers are MUSICAL (7), MELODIC (7), EXPRESSIVE (10), EMOTIONAL (9).
How many letters are in the answer to "Lyrical"?
Answers to "Lyrical" range from 4–10 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.