word of the day
Monday | 13 Dec 2021
Lilt
[lilt]
Noun
Late Middle English - Late 17th Century
- Definition
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A characteristic rising and falling of the voice when speaking; a pleasant gentle accent.
- Examples of word Lilt in a sentence
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“There was a lovely lilt to her voice.”
- Did you Know?
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Despite the word being applicable to all voices and tones, “lilt” is most often associated with the Scottish and Irish accents.
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