lilt Synonyms
Another word for lilt
• noun (Context 1)
A characteristic rising and falling of the voice when speaking, or a pleasant, buoyant rhythm in music.
"She spoke with the unmistakable, musical cadence of the Scottish Highlands."
• noun (Context 2)
A buoyant, nimble, or springy movement or gait.
"After hearing the good news, he walked down the corridor with a joyful spring in his step."
• verb (Context 3)
To speak, sing, or play music with a cheerful, rhythmic rising and falling of the voice or sound.
"Her voice lilted pleasantly as she read the rhyming story aloud to the children."
• noun (Context 4)
A cheerful, lively song or tune.
"The fiddler played a merry air that soon had everyone in the hall dancing."
• verb (Context 5)
To move with a light, buoyant, or rhythmical step.
"The dancers lilted gracefully across the wooden stage."
Opposites of lilt
The opposite of lilt shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: