Definition

A person who writes the words for songs.

Example

The lyricist wrote beautiful words that matched the melody perfectly.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what makes a great lyricist?

Totally! It’s all about connecting with emotions, right?

Exactly! I think a good lyricist can tell a story through their words.

For sure, and it makes the songs so much more relatable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lyricist → It is formed from "lyric" (from Greek "lyrikos", meaning of or for the lyre) and "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). A lyricist is someone who writes lyrics, particularly for songs, often associated with the musical instrument, the lyre.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who writes words for music, like a 'lyric' for a song, and the '-ist' means a person who does that. A lyricist is a person who creates lyrics.

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