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lilting

3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. lilting (adjective)
  2. lilt (verb)
  3. lilting skip (noun)

lilt·ing

adj \ˈlil-tiŋ\

Definition of LILTING

1
: characterized by a rhythmical swing or cadence <a lilting stride>
2
: cheerful, buoyant <a lilting comedy>
— lilt·ing·ly \-lē\ adverb
— lilt·ing·ness noun

First Known Use of LILTING

1800

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