lilt
Example Sentences
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The lilting Spanish of Mexican American families has faded as English echoes down the sidewalks.
From Washington Post
One seemed tired, his voice lilting and thin.
From BBC
Taken from her forthcoming debut “Aperture,” which comes out May 19, “What You Did” showcases Jadagu’s easy aptitude with lilting melodies and her love of deliciously crunchy texture.
From New York Times
Her newest album, 2020’s “Love Is an Art,” teeters between gentle serenade, backed by twinkling piano, and crunchy, reverbed chords topped with her persistent lilt.
From Washington Post
“I Am Rage” is an ode to female anger sung in a lilting, ironic whisper.
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
