liltingness
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liltingness — noun see lilting … New Collegiate Dictionary
liltingness — lilt·ing·ness … English syllables
liltingness — noun see lilting … Useful english dictionary
lilting — adjective Date: 1800 1. characterized by a rhythmical swing or cadence < a lilting stride > 2. cheerful, buoyant < a lilting comedy > • liltingly adverb • liltingness noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
lilt — liltingly, adv. liltingness, n. /lilt/, n. 1. rhythmic swing or cadence. 2. a lilting song or tune. v.i., v.t. 3. to sing or play in a light, tripping, or rhythmic manner. [1300 50; ME lulte; perh. akin to D lul pipe, lullen to lull] * * * … Universalium
