Definition of the word lilting

Pronunciation of vocabulary lilting

liltingadjective

Lilting

/ˈlɪltɪŋ//ˈlɪltɪŋ/

Origin of the word lilting

"Lilting" comes from the Old English word "lilian," meaning "to sing," which itself likely originated from a Proto-Germanic root. The word "lilian" was later transformed into "lilt," meaning a light, cheerful tune or rhythm, which evolved into "lilting" as a descriptive adjective. So, "lilting" essentially means "sounding like a lilt," conveying a sense of pleasant, flowing music or speech.

Vocabulary summary lilting

typeadjective

meaningmelodious, rhythmic

Example of vocabulary liltingnamespace

  • The melodious tune of the violin played a lilting rhythm that wafted through the air.

    Tiếng đàn vĩ cầm du dương tạo nên giai điệu du dương lan tỏa trong không khí.

  • Her voice was lilting as she sang, the notes dancing gracefully around her.

    Giọng hát của cô du dương, những nốt nhạc nhảy múa uyển chuyển xung quanh cô.

  • The gentle lilt in his speech made her feel spellbound.

    Giọng nói nhẹ nhàng của anh khiến cô cảm thấy mê mẩn.

  • The waves lapped against the shore in a soothing lilting cadence.

    Những con sóng vỗ vào bờ với nhịp điệu du dương êm dịu.

  • The leaves rustled in the breeze, providing a gentle lilting background music to the quiet of the forest.

    Những chiếc lá xào xạc trong gió, tạo nên bản nhạc nền du dương nhẹ nhàng giữa sự tĩnh lặng của khu rừng.

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary lilting

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