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    lilt
    /lɪlt/

    noun

    • 1. a characteristic rising and falling of the voice when speaking; a pleasant gentle accent: "he spoke with a faint but recognizable Irish lilt"

    verb

    • 1. speak, sing, or sound with a lilt: "the music lilted and swaggered in a dance rhythm"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLILT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    LILT definition: 1. a gentle and pleasant rising and falling sound in a person's voice: 2. a gentle and pleasant…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › liltLilt Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Aug 14, 2024 · : to sing or play in a lively cheerful manner. intransitive verb. 1. : to sing or speak rhythmically and with fluctuating pitch. 2. : to move in a lively springy manner. Examples of lilt in a Sentence.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLILT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    noun. 2. a merry song or tune with a light, swingy, and graceful rhythm. 3. a light and graceful rhythm or movement.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › liltLILT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. rhythmic swing or cadence. a lilting song or tune. verb (used with or without object) to sing or play in a light, tripping, or rhythmic manner. lilt. / lɪlt / noun. (in music) a jaunty rhythm. a buoyant motion.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › liltLilt - definition of lilt by The Free Dictionary

    Define lilt. lilt synonyms, lilt pronunciation, lilt translation, English dictionary definition of lilt. n. 1. A cheerful or lively manner of speaking, in which the pitch of the voice varies pleasantly. 2. A light, happy tune or song. 3. A light or resilient...

  7. www.yourdictionary.com › liltLilt Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    A cheerful or lively manner of speaking, in which the pitch of the voice varies pleasantly. A merry song or tune with a light, swingy, and graceful rhythm. A light and graceful rhythm or movement. To say, sing, or play (something) in a cheerful, rhythmic manner.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlilt noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of lilt noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordLILT - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    All you need to know about "LILT" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › liltLilt - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Use the word lilt to describe a swinging kind of tempo in music. You might love old fashioned big band jazz because of its distinctive lilt. Upbeat, rhythmic music of any kind has a lilt, and you can also describe certain ways of speaking as having a lilt.

  11. www.oed.com › dictionary › lilt_nlilt, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary

    What does the noun lilt mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun lilt. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. lilt has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. music (early 1700s) prosody (1840s) Entry status.