Definition of lilt Lilt
/lɪˈlt/ - [lilt] - lilt
We found 15 definitions of lilt from 5 different sources.
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What does lilt mean?
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NounPlural: lilts |
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| lilt - a jaunty rhythm in music | ||
| swing | ||
| rhythmicity the rhythmic property imparted by the accents and relative durations of notes in a piece of music | ||
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| lilt - articulate in a very careful and rhythmic way | ||
| enounce, enunciate, pronounce, sound out, articulate, say pronounce judgment on; "They labeled him unfit to work here" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- lilt (Noun)
Animated, brisk motion; spirited rhythm; sprightliness. - lilt (Noun)
A lively song or dance; a cheerful tune. - lilt (Noun)
A cheerful or melodious accent when speaking. - lilt (Verb)
To do something rhythmically, with animation and quickness, usually of music. - lilt (Verb)
To sing cheerfully, especially in Gaelic. - lilt (Verb)
To utter with spirit, animation, or gaiety; to sing with spirit and liveliness.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- lilt (v. i.)
To do anything with animation and quickness, as to skip, fly, or hop. - lilt (v. i.)
To sing cheerfully. - lilt (v. t.)
To utter with spirit, animation, or gayety; to sing with spirit and liveliness. - lilt (n.)
Animated, brisk motion; spirited rhythm; sprightliness. - lilt (n.)
A lively song or dance; a cheerful tune.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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lilt
lilt, v.i. to do anything cleverly or quickly, as to hop about: to sing, dance, or play merrily.—v.t. to sing a song easily or gaily.—n. a cheerful song or air. [M. E. lilten, lulten; ety. dub.]
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