lyricism

[ lir-uh-siz-uhm ]

noun

1. lyric character or style, as in poetry.
2. lyric feeling; enthusiasm, especially when unrestrained or exaggerated.

lyricism

/ ˈlɪrɪˌsɪzəm /

noun

1. the quality or style of lyric poetry
2. emotional or enthusiastic outpouring

Other Words From

• non·lyri·cism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lyricism¹

First recorded in 1750–60; lyric + -ism