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LILTING

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does lilting mean? 

LILTING (adjective)
  The adjective LILTING has 1 sense:

1. characterized by a buoyant rhythmplay

  Familiarity information: LILTING used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


LILTING (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Characterized by a buoyant rhythm

Synonyms:

lilting; swinging; swingy; tripping

Context example:

a tripping singing measure

Similar:

rhythmic; rhythmical (recurring with measured regularity)


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