Definition of "lyric"

(poetry) Of, or relating to a type of poetry (such as a sonnet or ode) that expresses subjective thoughts and feelings, often in a songlike style  examples

Of or relating to a writer of such poetry  examples

lyrical  examples

Having a light singing voice of modest range  examples

Of or relating to musical drama and opera  examples

melodious  examples

Of or relating to the lyre (or sometimes the harp)  examples

A lyric poem.  examples

(usually in the plural) The words of a song or other vocal music.  quotations  examples