lilting

[US]/'liltiŋ/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. having a cheerful and rhythmic quality; having a light and lively melody
v. to sing or play in a cheerful and rhythmic manner

lilting melody

lilting voice

a lilting Irish accent.

an easy lilting stride; the flute broke into a light lilting air; a swinging pace; a graceful swingy walk; a tripping singing measure.

The 1913 Lullaby on an ancient Irish Tune is altogether edgier, with a sinuous winding melody and lilting polytonal exchanges.

the lilting sound of laughter

singing in a lilting tone

the lilting cadence of a poem

a lilting dance tune

reciting in a lilting manner

the lilting flow of conversation

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