Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-wax-lyrical
idiom
/təʊ wæks ˈlɪrɪkəl/
Definition
To speak or write in an exuberantly enthusiastic or sentimental manner.
Examples
- During the poetry reading, she began to wax lyrical about the beauty of nature.
- He waxed lyrical about his favorite book, capturing everyone’s attention.
- The chef waxed lyrical about the origins of his ingredients.
Meaning
The phrase ‘to wax lyrical’ means to express one’s thoughts or feelings in a way that is very expressive and often overly enthusiastic, typically about something one is passionate about.
Synonyms
- to rave
- to enthuse
- to elaborate
