lilt (Meaning)

Wordnet

lilt (n)

a jaunty rhythm in music

Wordnet

lilt (v)

articulate in a very careful and rhythmic way

Webster

lilt (v. i.)

To do anything with animation and quickness, as to skip, fly, or hop.

To sing cheerfully.

Webster

lilt (v. t.)

To utter with spirit, animation, or gayety; to sing with spirit and liveliness.

Webster

lilt (n.)

Animated, brisk motion; spirited rhythm; sprightliness.

A lively song or dance; a cheerful tune.

lilt Sentence Examples

  1. The singer's voice had a lilting melody that captivated the audience.
  2. The breeze carried the lilt of laughter from the children playing in the park.
  3. The language flowed over her lips with a melodious lilt.
  4. The ocean waves crashed against the shore with a rhythmic lilt.
  5. The soft lilt of the Spanish guitar created a relaxing ambiance.
  6. The poet's words possessed a lilt that conveyed both joy and melancholy.
  7. The lilt of her accent added a touch of charm to her speech.
  8. The fragrance of blooming flowers wafted through the air with a gentle lilt.
  9. The fire crackled in the fireplace, emitting a cozy lilt that warmed the room.
  10. The lilt in her voice betrayed her longing for a distant land.

FAQs About the word lilt

a jaunty rhythm in music, articulate in a very careful and rhythmic wayTo do anything with animation and quickness, as to skip, fly, or hop., To sing cheerfully

rhythm, cadence,accent, swing, meter, beat, sway, drum, intonation,movement

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The singer's voice had a lilting melody that captivated the audience.

The breeze carried the lilt of laughter from the children playing in the park.

The language flowed over her lips with a melodious lilt.

The ocean waves crashed against the shore with a rhythmic lilt.