lilt

About 0.26 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. verb To do something rhythmically, with animation and quickness, usually of music.
2. verb To sing cheerfully, especially in Gaelic.
3. verb To utter with spirit, animation, or gaiety; to sing with spirit and liveliness.
4. noun An animated, brisk motion; a spirited rhythm; sprightliness.
5. noun A lively song or dance; a cheerful tune.
6. noun A cheerful or melodious accent or style in speaking.

Similar words

swing tune lirt flit flitter rhythmize lick limp pulsate step lively

Often followed by

of in and to that is as was which

Word family

lilted lilting lilts