To do something rhythmically, with animation and quickness, usually of music. / To sing cheerfully, especially in Gaelic. / To utter with spirit, animation, or gaiety; to sing with spirit and liveliness.

Animated, brisk motion; spirited rhythm; sprightliness. / A lively song or dance; a cheerful tune. / A cheerful or melodious accent when speaking.

plural of lilt

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of lilt

simple past tense and past participle of lilt

Having a lilt; with energy, spirit and sprightliness; lively and cheerful.

present participle of lilt

A type of lively singing without any musical accompaniment, where the tune itself is sung, often to nonsense syllables.

plural of lilting

In a lilting manner.