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lilting

/ˈlɪltɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To do something rhythmically, with animation and quickness, usually of music.

Examples :

"The pianist was lilting a lively tune, her fingers dancing across the keys. "
music action

Related Words

Illustration cheerfully

cheerfully adverb

/ˈtʃɪəfəli/ /ˈtʃɪɹfəli/

In a cheerful manner.

"The children cheered cheerfully as their teacher announced a pizza party. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration enthusiastic

enthusiastic adjective

/ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/ /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/

With zealous fervor; excited, motivated.

"an enthusiastic lover of art"

Illustration liveliness

liveliness noun

/ˈlaɪvlinəs/

The quality of being lively; animation; energy.

"The puppy's liveliness made everyone in the family smile. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration accompaniment

accompaniment noun

/ə.ˈkʌm.pə.ni.mənt/

A part, usually performed by instruments, that gives support or adds to the background in music, or adds for ornamentation; also, the harmony of a figured bass.

"The singer's beautiful voice was enhanced by the soft piano accompaniment. "

Illustration animation

animation noun

/æn.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/

The act of animating, or giving life or spirit.

"The animation of the children's faces as they saw the birthday cake was heartwarming. "

Illustration syllables

syllables noun

/ˈsɪləbl̩z/

A unit of human speech that is interpreted by the listener as a single sound, although syllables usually consist of one or more vowel sounds, either alone or combined with the sound of one or more consonants; a word consists of one or more syllables.

"The word "banana" has three syllables. "

Illustration quickness

quickness noun

/ˈkwɪknəs/

Rapidity of movement or activity; agility or dexterity

"The quickness of the hand deceives the eye."

Illustration childhood

childhood noun

/ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

The state of being a child.

"Her childhood memories of playing hide-and-seek with her siblings were happy and vivid. "

Illustration brightened

brightened verb

/ˈbraɪtənd/ /ˈbraɪʔənd/

To make bright or brighter in color.

"We brightened the room with a new coat of paint."

Illustration rhythmically

rhythmically adverb

/ˈrɪðmɪkli/ /ˈrɪðəmɪkli/

In a rhythmical manner

"The child bounced the ball rhythmically, enjoying the steady beat. "