noun
- plural of liltingness; the quality or state of having a rhythmic, swinging, or cadenced character, especially in speech or music
Usage: Plural form; rarely used in singular; Often describes melodic or rhythmic qualities
Examples
- The liltingnesses of the Irish folk songs captivated the audience.
- Her accent carried several liltingnesses that made her speech musical and pleasant.
- The composer emphasized the liltingnesses in the melody to create a cheerful effect.
- Different languages have their own characteristic liltingnesses.
- The poet's verses were praised for their natural liltingnesses and flowing rhythm.