lilt
rhythmic swing or cadence.
a lilting song or tune.
to sing or play in a light, tripping, or rhythmic manner.
Origin of lilt
1Other words from lilt
- lilt·ing·ly, adverb
- lilt·ing·ness, noun
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How to use lilt in a sentence
(He lilts, wagging his head) With my tooraloom tooraloom tooraloom tooraloom.
Ulysses | James JoyceIsis lilts the corner of her veil, and he who perceives the great mystery beneath is struck with giddiness.
Amiel's Journal | Henri-Frdric AmielThe clerk of our ship has translated one of Jeromio's lilts, so I'll tip you a bit of sentiment.
The Buccaneer | Mrs. S. C. HallBut the real Falstaff had probably tags of verse in memory and lilts of song, for Shakespeare repeats this trait.
The Man Shakespeare | Frank HarrisA collection of his best songs was published in 1855, under the title of "Ingleside Lilts."
The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume V. | Various
British Dictionary definitions for lilt
/ (lɪlt) /
(in music) a jaunty rhythm
a buoyant motion
(of a melody) to have a lilt
to move in a buoyant manner
Origin of lilt
1Derived forms of lilt
- lilting, adjective
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