lilts 1 of 2

noun

plural of lilt
as in cadences
the attractive quality of speech or music that rises and falls in a pleasing pattern There was a charming lilt to her voice. a tune with a lilt

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lilts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of lilt
as in croons

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lilts
  1. cadences
  2. croons
  3. accents
  4. warbles
  5. rhythms
  6. trills
  7. hums
  8. quavers
Noun
  • In a powerfully compelling novel that brims with the cadences of the Black South, Jones explores the women’s diverging lives while using them as a lens to observe social injustice in language that is intimate, conversational, and musical.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
  • SpaceX thinks this recovery strategy will enable fast and efficient reuse, allowing the company to achieve seemingly outrageous launch cadences.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of cadences
Verb
  • Birds chirp and jazz music croons as museum visitors are invited to read about Lincoln Hills and view artifacts, photos and video testimonials about the resort.
    — Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Those who fail to sing get tagged with a red laser pointer, so pretty much everyone croons.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of croons
Noun
  • The makeup is top-tier, the Aaliyah swoop bang is swooping, and the jewelry accents stand out without doing too much, which is usually her weak spot.
    — Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The deep crimson drapes, white tablecloths, and understated gold accents at T’ang evoke a lavish Chinese mansion.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of accents
Verb
  • With her rich rupture of a voice, Caven warbles and quavers 16 autobiographical songs in German and French, accompanied by the electronic Catalan band Molforts.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of warbles
Noun
  • Since the turn of the millennium, Latin America has become a hotbed of electronic dance music, warping countless homegrown rhythms at block parties, bedrooms, and mega clubs across the region.
    — Richard Villegas, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Faustino Alanís’ coming-of-age story follows a teenager caught between artistic ambition and family responsibility, using the rhythms of street culture to explore masculinity, adulthood and the difficult transition from childhood to independence.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of rhythms
Verb
  • Maine coons have become popular for their playful, sociable reputation, distinctive chirps and trills and their deep roots in New England history.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Zipf’s law states that a handful of words—or, in this case, chirps, whistles and trills—occur frequently, while most are rare.
    — Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of trills
Verb
  • Beneath it all hums the climate crisis, driving hotter, drier weather and pushing the water cycle off balance.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
  • But the area has history, with an old town dating back to the Etruscans and a tranquil port that hums to life each morning with fishing boats.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of hums
Verb
  • With her rich rupture of a voice, Caven warbles and quavers 16 autobiographical songs in German and French, accompanied by the electronic Catalan band Molforts.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of quavers
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“Lilts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lilts. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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