English Explanatory Dictionary

lilting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having a lilt; with energy, spirit and sprightliness; lively and cheerful.
noun
  1. A type of lively singing without any musical accompaniment, where the tune itself is sung, often to nonsense syllables.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of lilt

Pronunciation

/ˈlɪltɪŋ/

Word forms

lilting liltings

Related words

turlute

Derived words

liltingly liltingness
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