lilt
lilt · lilts
An animated, brisk motionAn animated, brisk motion; a spirited rhythm; sprightliness.
/lɪlt/
» Their voices lilt when they're happy regardless of their language.
Meaning
3 sensesAn animated, brisk motion; a spirited rhythm; sprightliness.
A lively song or dance; a cheerful tune.
A cheerful or melodious accent or style in speaking.
More definitions
- a jaunty rhythm in music
Examples
2 sentencesTheir voices lilt when they're happy regardless of their language.
I would miss food stalls, the lilt of the Thai language, the constant bombardment of cheesy advertisements.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Middle English lilten, lulten.From Middle English lilten, lulten.
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