Lilting has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Adjective
Noun
1
A type of lively singing without any musical accompaniment, where the tune itself is sung, often to nonsense syllables.
Verb
1
present participle of lilt
Adjective
1
characterized by a buoyant rhythm
"an easy lilting stride"
"the flute broke into a light lilting air"
"a swinging pace"
"a graceful swingy walk"
"a tripping singing measure"
2
Having a lilt; with energy, spirit and sprightliness; lively and cheerful.
Example Sentences
"an easy lilting stride"
adjective
"the flute broke into a light lilting air"
adjective
"a swinging pace"
adjective
"a graceful swingy walk"
adjective
"a tripping singing measure"
adjective