lyricist — a person who writes the words of songs
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who writes the words of songs
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪrɪsɪst/
Korean meaning: 작사가, 가사를 쓰는 사람
Korean pronunciation: **리**리시스트
Example Sentences
- The lyricist was stuck for three days trying to rhyme 'orange' with something meaningful.
- She started as a lyricist but now produces her own albums.
- The lyricist's coffee-stained notebook contained the words to a future Grammy-winning song.
lyricist
NOUN//ˈlɪrɪsɪst//
a person who writes the words of songs
💡 Concept
The lyricist scribbles heartfelt verses on a napkin at the jazz cafe.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈlɪrɪsɪst/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈlɪrɪsɪst/
🌳Etymology
Rootlyric
Suffix--ist
Origin
그리스어 'lyre(리라, 하프 같은 악기)'에서 시작해서 'lyric(서정적인, 가사의)'을 거쳐 '-ist(~하는 사람)'가 붙어 완성된 단어입니다.
🎵Rhyme
artistguitaristpianist
artist
guitarist
pianist
🔗Collocations
famous lyricist
talented lyricist
lyricist and composer
work as a lyricist
hire a lyricist
professional lyricist
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The lyricist was stuck for three days trying to rhyme 'orange' with something meaningful.”
“She started as a lyricist but now produces her own albums.”
“The lyricist's coffee-stained notebook contained the words to a future Grammy-winning song.”
“Every successful pop star needs a good lyricist who can turn heartbreak into hit songs.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
songwriterwordsmithpoetlibrettist
Antonyms
composerinstrumentalist
Related
musicianartistsongwritercomposerpoetwriter
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