Lilt word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "lilt" word

[noun] a jaunty rhythm in music
[verb] articulate in a very careful and rhythmic way

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\Lilt\ (l[i^]lt), v. i. [Cf. Norw. lilla, lirla, to sing in a high tone.] 1. To do anything with animation and quickness, as to skip, fly, or hop. [Prov. Eng.] --Wordsworth. 2. To sing cheerfully. [Scot.]
\Lilt\, v. t. To utter with spirit, animation, or gayety; to sing with spirit and liveliness. A classic lecture, rich in sentiment, With scraps of thundrous epic lilted out By violet-hooded doctors. --Tennyson.
\Lilt\, n. 1. Animated, brisk motion; spirited rhythm; sprightliness. The movement, the lilt, and the subtle charm of the verse. --F. Harrison. 2. A lively song or dance; a cheerful tune. The housewife went about her work, or spun at her wheel, with a lilt upon her lips. --J. C. Shairp.

Synonyms for lilt

swing

Related terms: accentuation, Alexandrine, anthem, blues song, breathe, caesura, canzonet, chant, coo, folk song, gasp, glory, heptapody, iambic pentameter, lied, mumble, period, sibilate, snap, solmizate, squeal, tetrapody

The fun area, different aproach to word »lilt«

Let's analyse "lilt" as pure text. This string has Four letters in One syllable and One vowel. 25% of vowels is 13.6% less then average English word. Written in backwards: TLIL. Average typing speed for these characters is 1135 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .-.. .. .-.. -

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: lilt: 9 = 9, reduced: 9 . and the final result is Nine.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: lilt: 3 + 9 + 3 + 2 = 17, reduced: 8, and the final result is Eight.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (2)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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