1. a cheerful, rhythmic way of speaking or singing with rising and falling tones
2. a light, bouncing rhythm in music

1. to speak or sing with a cheerful, rhythmic rise and fall of the voice

Examples

• Her Irish accent had a beautiful lilt that made everyone smile.
• The song had a gentle lilt that reminded him of childhood lullabies.
• She spoke with the distinctive lilt of her homeland.
• The waltz had a graceful lilt that made couples want to dance.
• He would lilt softly to himself while working in the garden.
• The poet’s voice began to lilt as she read her verses aloud.