Definition of Lilt

1. Verb. Articulate in a very careful and rhythmic way.


2. Noun. A jaunty rhythm in music.
Exact synonyms: Swing
Generic synonyms: Rhythmicity
Derivative terms: Swing, Swing, Swingy

Definition of Lilt

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

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

3. n. Animated, brisk motion; spirited rhythm; sprightliness.

Definition of Lilt

1. Verb. To do something rhythmically, with animation and quickness, usually of music. ¹

2. Verb. To sing cheerfully, especially in Gaelic. ¹

3. Verb. To utter with spirit, animation, or gaiety; to sing with spirit and liveliness. ¹

4. Noun. Animated, brisk motion; spirited rhythm; sprightliness. ¹

5. Noun. A lively song or dance; a cheerful tune. ¹

6. Noun. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Lilt

1. to sing or speak rhythmically [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lilt

liliopsid family
liliopsid genus
liliopsids
lill
lilled
lillianite
lillianites
lilling
lilliputian hallucination
lilliputians
lilliputs
lills
lilly-pillies
lilly-pilly
lilos
lilt (current term)
lilted
lilting
liltingly
liltingness
liltingnesses
lilts
lily
lily-livered
lily-of-the-valley
lily-of-the-valley tree
lily-white
lily family
lily of the Incas
lily of the Nile

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