The Only Use
lilt
in
The One and Only Ivan
(Edited)
- She makes a happy, lilting sound, an elephant laugh.
p. 94.5lilting = pleasing (with the pitch rising and falling)
Definitions:
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(1)
(lilt as in: an Irish lilt) a way of speaking, singing, or making music -- typically cheerful, lively or pleasing -- sometimes with the pitch of the voice rising and falling
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(2)
(lilt as in: played a lively lilt) cheerful and lively music, or to play such music
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(3)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) Much more rarely, lilt can refer to moving or dancing in a light, cheerful manner.