Lilt

Pronunciation

• IPA: /lɪlt/
• Rhymes: -ɪlt

Full definition of lilt

Verb

1. To do something rhythmically, with animation and quickness, usually of music.
2. To sing cheerfully, especially in Gaelic.
3. To utter with spirit, animation, or gaiety; to sing with spirit and liveliness.
• TennysonA classic lecture, rich in sentiment,
  With scraps of thundrous epic lilted out
  By violet-hooded doctors.

Noun

1. Animated, brisk motion; spirited rhythm; sprightliness.
2. A lively song or dance; a cheerful tune.
3. A cheerful or melodious accent when speaking.
• July 18 2012, Scott Tobias, AV Club The Dark Knight Riseshttp://www.avclub.com/articles/the-dark-knight-rises-review-batman,82624/Though Bane’s sing-song voice gives his pronouncements a funny lilt, he doesn’t have any of the Joker’s deranged wit, and Nolan isn’t interested in undercutting his seriousness for the sake of a breezier entertainment.

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