lilt

Meanings

• Noun

  The rhythmic variation of speech, often characterized by a gentle flow or cadence.

  - "The salesman had a lilt in his voice that put customers at ease."
  - "Her lilt as she sang the ballad was enchanting."

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Pronunciation

1. /lɪlt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lilt
milt , pilt , hilt , wilt

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Variants

List of all variants of lilt that leads to same result
lilt , lilts , lilted , lilting

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'a tilt of the body', but came to mean 'a rhythmic flow' in speech.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lilt' comes from the Old English word 'hlitan', which meant 'to tilt' or 'to shake'.

2. The word 'lilt' is often used in Irish and Scottish music to describe the distinctive rhythmic style.

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Related Concepts

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1. Intonation: The way in which a word or phrase is pronounced with variations in pitch, stress, and rhythm.

2. Prosody: The study of the rhythm, meter, and intonation of language, particularly in poetry.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'lilt' is often used to describe the rhythmic flow of poetry or prose. In music, a 'lilt' refers to a distinctive rhythm or melody.

How to Memorize "lilt"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a gentle flow of water or a swaying motion to help remember the meaning of 'lilt'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lilt' with the rhythmic flow of music or poetry.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lilt like a river, flow with ease' to remember the meaning.

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