Pronunciation: /lɪlt/
noun a characteristic rising and falling of the voice when speaking; a pleasant gentle accent or inflection in speech
A1 She sang with a cheerful lilt in her voice.
A2 The music had a catchy lilt that made everyone want to dance.
B1 The storyteller spoke with a gentle lilt that captivated the audience.
B2 The actress delivered her lines with a melodic lilt that added depth to her performance.
C1 The poet's words had a haunting lilt that lingered in the minds of the listeners long after the reading.
C2 The singer's voice had a mesmerizing lilt that enchanted the entire concert hall.
verb to speak, sing, or play with a lilt
A1 She lilted a cheerful tune as she skipped down the street.
A2 The children's voices lilted in excitement as they played in the park.
B1 The singer's voice had a beautiful lilt that captivated the audience.
B2 The Irish folk song was filled with a melodic lilt that made it easy to dance to.
C1 Her speech had a natural lilt that hinted at her Irish heritage.
C2 The actor's performance was praised for its ability to lilt effortlessly between comedy and drama.
formal The singer's voice had a beautiful lilt to it, captivating the audience.
informal I love the lilt in her accent, it's so charming.
slang That song has such a cool lilt to it, I can't stop listening.
figurative The wind carried a gentle lilt through the trees, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
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