lilt /lɪlt/noun 3verb 3forms 3phrases 1 noun3 •An animated, brisk motion; a spirited rhythm; sprightliness. •A cheerful or melodious accent or style in speaking.The two works have the attractive lilt of Middle English, with all the remedies for bites of serpents and cures for eye troubles of the day. — 1978 •A lively song or dance; a cheerful tune. verb3 •To sing cheerfully, especially in Gaelic. •To utter with spirit, animation, or gaiety; to sing with spirit and liveliness.A classic lecture, rich in sentiment, / With scraps of thunderous epic lilted out / By violet-hooded doctors. — 1847 •To do something rhythmically, with animation and quickness, usually of music.Whether the bird flit here or there, O'er table lilt , or perch on chair — 1851 formslilted · lilting · lilts Phrases with lilt lilt upTo start playing (music); to strike up (a tune, song, etc.).
