Lilting Meaning in English
word · lemma: lilt
ˈɫɪɫt
LILT-ing
lˈɪltɪŋ
LILT-ing
Definition
Describes a rhythm, sound, or voice that rises and falls in a pleasant, musical, and cheerful way.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for music, voices, or accents that have a musical, uplifting quality. Common with 'lilting voice', 'lilting melody'. Implies pleasant, not harsh or monotone. Rare in everyday speech but familiar in literary or musical contexts.
Spanish: melódico - cadenciosoPortuguese (BR): melódico - cadenciadoPortuguese (PT): melódico - cadenciadoChinese (Simplified): 轻快悦耳的 - 抑扬有致的Chinese (Traditional): 輕快悅耳的 - 抑揚有致的Hindi: लहराता हुआ (संगीत) - मधुरArabic: غنائي - مطربBengali: তরঙ্গায়িত - সুরেলাRussian: напевный - мелодичныйJapanese: 軽やかな - リズミカルなVietnamese: du dương - nhịp nhàngKorean: 경쾌한 - 가락진Turkish: ahenkli - ezgiliUrdu: لہرانا (آواز/دھن کے لئے)Indonesian: mengalun - merdu
Example Sentences
Her lilting voice made the song sound beautiful.
basic
We listened to the lilting melody of the flute.
basic
The poem has a lilting rhythm.
basic
His accent had a lilting quality that made every word pleasant.
natural
There was a lilting laughter coming from the kitchen.
natural
I love songs with a lilting beat—they always lift my mood.
natural