lilt

Betekenis (Engels)

Verb

1. (intransitive) To do something rhythmically, with animation and quickness, usually of music.
2. (intransitive) To sing cheerfully, especially in Gaelic.
3. (intransitive) To utter with spirit, animation, or gaiety; to sing with spirit and liveliness.

Noun

1. Animated, brisk motion; spirited rhythm; sprightliness.
2. A lively song or dance; a cheerful tune.
3. A cheerful or melodious accent when speaking.

Sinonieme

swing

animation

cadence

descant

energy

esprit

intonation

liveliness

rhythm

sang

sing

spirit

alacrity

vocalize

Vertalings

canticchiare

τραγουδώ

cantare in modo ritmato

trällern

ritme

σκοπός

ρυθμός

τραγούδι

ζωή

Vitalität

Lebhaftigkeit

άδω

εύθυμο άσμα

ζωηρός ρυθμός

ψυχή

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/lɪlt/

Etimologie (Engels)

Geërf van Middle English: lilten

In summary

From Middle English lilten, lulten.