1. lacking the qualities of lyric poetry; not expressing personal emotions in a musical or songlike way
Usage: literary criticism
2. not suitable for singing or musical expression
Usage: music

Examples

• The critic described the poet’s latest work as surprisingly unlyrical and matter-of-fact.
• His unlyrical approach to songwriting focused more on rhythm than melody.
• The translation rendered the original’s beautiful verses unlyrical and flat.
• She preferred his earlier, more emotional poems to these unlyrical technical pieces.
• The composer’s unlyrical style made the opera difficult for singers to perform.
• Critics found the band’s new album unlyrical compared to their previous romantic ballads.