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Lilted: meaning, definitions and examples

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lilted

 

[ lษชltษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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

melodic, musical, rhythmic

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inclinado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅเค•เคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geneigt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ miring

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั…ะธะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pochylony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‚พใ„ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inclinรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inclinado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eฤŸik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์šธ์–ด์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุฆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ naklonฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ naklonenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ€พๆ–œ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nagnjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hallandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะธัั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ™แƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eฤŸilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.