Lilt

Synonyms of lilt

• swing
• rhythm
• cadence

Antonyms of lilt

• hesitate
• stumble
• stutter

Collocations of lilt

musical lilt

Frequency: 70 %

The singer's voice had a beautiful musical lilt to it.

melodic lilt

Frequency: 65 %

The bird's song had a melodic lilt that soothed the listeners.

Irish lilt

Frequency: 60 %

She spoke with a charming Irish lilt in her accent.

joyful lilt

Frequency: 50 %

Her laughter had a joyful lilt that brightened up the room.

gentle lilt

Frequency: 45 %

The wind carried a gentle lilt through the trees.

Idiomatic Expressions for lilt

• Phrase: dance to the lilt of the music
  Meaning: to move or dance in a rhythmic and flowing manner to the music
  Usage: The couple danced to the lilt of the music, lost in each other's arms.