lilts 1 of 2

noun

plural of lilt
as in cadences
the attractive quality of speech or music that rises and falls in a pleasing pattern There was a charming lilt to her voice. a tune with a lilt

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verb

present tense third-person singular of lilt
as in croons

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lilts
  1. cadences
  2. croons
  3. accents
  4. warbles
  5. rhythms
  6. trills
  7. hums
  8. quavers
Noun
  • SpaceX thinks this recovery strategy will enable fast and efficient reuse, allowing the company to achieve seemingly outrageous launch cadences.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • On set, Lan worked scene by scene with the cast, adjusting lines written in Mandarin into the natural cadences of spoken Teochew.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 July 2026
Definition of cadences
Verb
  • Those who fail to sing get tagged with a red laser pointer, so pretty much everyone croons.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
  • The feeling was warm with the weather to match, the synth pads and Auto-Tuned croons so airy and resonant.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026
Definition of croons
Noun
  • Each one is bright and airy, with moody accents and recessed lighting above the bed.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Throughout the Givenchy spring 2027 shoe range, colors ranged from cobalt blue to glossy burgundy to classic black to white with blue accents.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of accents
Verb
  • With her rich rupture of a voice, Caven warbles and quavers 16 autobiographical songs in German and French, accompanied by the electronic Catalan band Molforts.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of warbles
Noun
  • The Classic Plan includes all courses and exercises, covering fundamentals such as proper hand positioning and basic rhythms, along with chords, music theory, and reading sheet music.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
  • After her brief talk, the music starts up — an ethereal, energetic mix of electronica, African rhythms and pop — and the circle dissolves into free-form dance.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of rhythms
Verb
  • Maine coons have become popular for their playful, sociable reputation, distinctive chirps and trills and their deep roots in New England history.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Zipf’s law states that a handful of words—or, in this case, chirps, whistles and trills—occur frequently, while most are rare.
    — Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of trills
Verb
  • But the area has history, with an old town dating back to the Etruscans and a tranquil port that hums to life each morning with fishing boats.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Best Time to Visit The best time to visit Delray Beach is from late April through early June, when the city still hums with energy but sheds the intensity of peak season.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
Definition of hums
Verb
  • With her rich rupture of a voice, Caven warbles and quavers 16 autobiographical songs in German and French, accompanied by the electronic Catalan band Molforts.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of quavers
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“Lilts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lilts. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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