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Lilting has 4 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
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
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