LILTING


Meaning of LILTING in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' lil-ti ŋ

Function: adjective

Date: 1800

1 : characterized by a rhythmical swing or cadence <a lilting stride>

2 : CHEERFUL , BUOYANT <a lilting comedy>

– lilt · ing · ly \ -l ē \ adverb

– lilt · ing · ness noun

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.