Lilted: meaning, definitions and examples
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lilted
[ lษชltษชd ]
speech pattern
The term 'lilted' typically refers to a rhythmic, uplifting manner of speaking or singing, characterized by a rise and fall in pitch. It often conveys a sense of musicality and cheerfulness. A lilted voice may suggest joy or playfulness, making conversations sound more engaging or lively. This aspect is often appreciated in poetry and music where intonation plays a critical role.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She spoke in a lilted voice that brightened the atmosphere.
- The children sang in lilted tones as they played.
- His lilted speech made the story more captivating.
- The music had a lilted quality, making it enchanting.
Translations
Translations of the word "lilted" in other languages:
๐ต๐น inclinado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช geneigt
๐ฎ๐ฉ miring
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐั ะธะปะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ pochylony
๐ฏ๐ต ๅพใใ
๐ซ๐ท inclinรฉ
๐ช๐ธ inclinado
๐น๐ท eฤik
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธฐ์ธ์ด์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุงุฆู
๐จ๐ฟ naklonฤnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ naklonenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅพๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ nagnjen
๐ฎ๐ธ hallandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะธััา
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแ แฃแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ eฤilmiล
๐ฒ๐ฝ inclinado
Etymology
The word 'lilt' has its roots in Middle English, deriving from the Old Norse word 'lita', which means 'to play or to sing'. It is associated with a light, cheerful rhythm or a raise and fall in pitch, commonly found in folk music and speech patterns. The term began to take on its more specific meaning of 'a cheerful or lively manner of speaking or singing' in the late 19th century. It reflects cultural aspects, particularly in regions where folk traditions emphasized melodic speech. The adjective 'lilted' emerged as a derivative form to describe the quality of speech or melody that embodies this pleasant and rhythmical characteristic, thus enriching the English lexicon with a term that captures both musicality and the expressiveness of communication.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,996, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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