lyrism

American  

[lir-iz-uhm] / ˈlɪr ɪz əm /

noun

1. lyricism.

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lyrism British  

/ ˈlɪrɪzəm /

noun

1. the art or technique of playing the lyre

2. a less common word for lyricism

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Etymology

Origin of lyrism

From the Greek word lyrismós, dating back to 1855–60. See lyre, -ism

Example Sentences

But one feels all the time that his creations are only individual monologues; he cannot escape from the bounds of a subjective lyrism.

From Amiel's Journal by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.

Oppressed nations with a tendency to mad lyrism develop this mental secretion of the spleen.

From Chopin : the Man and His Music by Huneker, James

The mere thought of it led to lyrism.

From Six Women and the Invasion by Yerta, Gabrielle

There is, however, a lyrism, personal and modern, in the prophetic inspiration of the High Priest, and Racine anticipated that his boldness in presenting this might be censured by his contemporaries.

From A History of French Literature Short Histories of the Literatures of the World: II. by Gosse, Edmund

No doubt he, like most of us, would be uplifted at times by the awakened lyrism of his heart into regions charming, empty, and dangerous.

From The Rescue A Romance of the Shallows by Conrad, Joseph