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Definition of lilting

lilting

/ˈlɪl.tɪŋ/
lilt · ing
Adverb:liltingly
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Plural:liltings
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lilting Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Characterized by a pleasant, cheerful, and gently rising and falling rhythm or cadence, especially in speech, laughter, or music.

Example

"The storyteller captivated the audience with her warm, lilting Irish accent."

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• noun

1

Irish A traditional form of unaccompanied vocal music practiced in Ireland and Scotland, in which a performer sings nonsense syllables to mimic instrumental dance tunes.

Example

"When no fiddle or flute was available for the rural dance, the locals relied on traditional lilting to keep the rhythm."

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• Nearby Words

lilo
lilongwe
lilt
lilting
liltingly
lily
lily of the incas

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the Middle English verb 'lilten' (to sound a horn or sing merrily), likely of imitative or Low German origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lilting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lilting
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