lilt
noun
rhythmic swing or cadence.
liltingly
-
a word derived from
lilt.
Example Sentences
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To which he replies, liltingly, “It’s a perfume like any other.”
From New York Times ● May 22, 2020
She speaks liltingly and eloquently out of the side of her mouth and is rarely more than a minute away from a hearty guffaw, often at her own expense.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 20, 2019
The songs performed by music director Robert Eisenstein, Brian Kay and Daniel Meyers liltingly underscore the shenanigans and take center stage with tone-setting popular tunes from the 15th and 16th centuries.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 6, 2016
Now, spoken by the likes of Oosthuizen, that same sound seems liltingly pleasant to the ear.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 18, 2010
The sewer drains thundered liltingly; the streets shone like glazed candy.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
