1
: characterized by a rhythmical swing or cadence
a lilting stride
liltingness
noun
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Director Noelle Marion keeps the laughs flowing in this lilting production, which is well-cast, nicely sung and stunningly costumed by Elisa Benzoni.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
Its lilting melody leads the listener by the band straight into the fist-pumping chorus, which simply repeats the title multiple times — with the exclamation mark included.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 June 2025
Accompanied by a small string section and a few backup singers, Day’s lilting vocals echoed throughout the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live for her affecting cover.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 10 June 2025
The swamp soothed her as a mother might, with its cool shade and lilting lullaby.
—Bridget Crocker
june 6, Literary Hub, 6 June 2025
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
Its lilting melody leads the listener by the band straight into the fist-pumping chorus, which simply repeats the title multiple times — with the exclamation mark included.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 June 2025
Accompanied by a small string section and a few backup singers, Day’s lilting vocals echoed throughout the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live for her affecting cover.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 10 June 2025
The swamp soothed her as a mother might, with its cool shade and lilting lullaby.
—Bridget Crocker
june 6, Literary Hub, 6 June 2025
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“Lilting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lilting. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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