lilt

Plural: lilts

Noun

a jaunty rhythm in music
Animated, brisk motion; spirited rhythm; sprightliness.
A lively song or dance; a cheerful tune.
A cheerful or melodious accent when speaking.

Verb

Verb Forms: lilted, lilting, lilts

To sing or speak with a light, rhythmic cadence.
articulate in a very careful and rhythmic way
To do something rhythmically, with animation and quickness, usually of music.
To sing cheerfully, especially in Gaelic.
To utter with spirit, animation, or gaiety; to sing with spirit and liveliness.

Examples

Her voice would LILT with joy whenever she drew a ’Q’ and a ’U’ together in Words With Friends.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English lilten, lulten.

Synonyms

swing

Scrabble Score: 4

lilt: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
lilt: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lilt: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 6

lilt: valid Words With Friends Word