Lilt

Quick meaning: Lilt is a verb meaning (intransitive) To do something rhythmically, with animation and quickness, usually of music.

Meaning

(intransitive) To do something rhythmically, with animation and quickness, usually of music.

More Meanings

1. (intransitive) To sing cheerfully, especially in Gaelic.
2. (intransitive) To utter with spirit, animation, or gaiety; to sing with spirit and liveliness.
3. Animated, brisk motion; spirited rhythm; sprightliness.
4. A lively song or dance; a cheerful tune.
5. A cheerful or melodious accent when speaking.

Example Sentences

Whether the bird flit here or there, O'er table lilt , or perch on chair

A classic lecture, rich in sentiment, / With scraps of thunderous epic lilted out / By violet-hooded doctors.

Though Bane’s sing-song voice gives his pronouncements a funny lilt, he doesn’t have any of the Joker’s deranged wit, and Nolan isn’t interested in undercutting his seriousness for the sake of a breezier entertainment.

Word Forms

• lilts
• lilting
• lilted

Synonyms for lilt

Depending on context, synonyms include swing.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include swing, lirt, flit, flitter, rhythmize, lick.

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