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lyric

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/ˈlɪrɪk/ · ly-ric

A lyric is a type of poetry that expresses personal emotions or feelings, typically spoken in the first person.

Meanings

nounliterary

A lyric is a type of poetry that expresses personal emotions or feelings, typically spoken in the first person.

نغمہ ایک قسم کی شاعری ہے جو ذاتی جذبات یا احساسات کا اظہار کرتی ہے، عموماً پہلے شخص میں بولی جاتی ہے۔

نغمہ

naghma

Synonyms

songpoemodeگیتشعرنظم

Antonyms

prosenarrativeessayنثرکہانیمضمون

Common Collocations

  • lyric poetry
  • lyric song
  • lyric theme

Example Sentences

The lyric of the song deeply resonated with her emotions.

گانے کا نغمہ اس کے جذبات کے ساتھ گہرائی سے جڑ گیا。

Gane ka naghma is ke jazbat ke sath gehraai se jud gaya.

He wrote the lyric for a new pop song.

اس نے ایک نئے پاپ گانے کے لئے نغمہ لکھا.

Us ne aik naye pop gane ke liye naghma likha.

Many poets are also known for their lyrical expressions.

بہت سے شعرا اپنی نغمہ نگاری کے لئے بھی مشہور ہیں.

Bahut se shaira apni naghma nigari ke liye bhi mashhoor hain.

Easily Confused With

epic:An epic is a lengthy narrative poem, while a lyric is typically shorter and more personal.

Word Family

lyrical
adjectiveنغمہ نگار
lyricism
nounنغمہ نگاری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'lyric' as the 'lyrics of a song' that express feelings.

Imagine a singer passionately singing in front of an audience.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نغماں عشق کے، ہیں بکھرے ہوئے ہر سو،<br>ہواؤں میں گونجتے ہیں، تاروں کی طرح یہ نغمے۔

Naghmaan ishq ke, hain bikhray hue har su,<br>Hawaon mein goonjte hain, taaron ki tarah yeh naghme.

Songs of love are scattered everywhere,<br>Resounding in the winds, like stars are these melodies.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہنر کا نغمہ کبھی بھی خاموش نہیں ہوتا۔

Hunar ka naghma kabhi bhi khamosh nahi hota.

The melody of skill never goes silent.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "lyrikos" — of or relating to the lyre

First known use: 14th century

The word 'lyric' originated from the Greek word 'lyrikos,' which referred to poetry sung to the accompaniment of a lyre. Over time, it evolved into a term for any poem or song that expresses personal emotions.