lilting

• Beschreibt eine Stimme, eine Melodie oder eine Sprechweise mit einem angenehmen, auf- und absteigenden Rhythmus; auch allgemein für etwas, das singend oder melodisch klingt.

Describes a voice, tune, or manner of speaking that has a pleasant, rising and falling rhythm.

1. Having a cheerful, rhythmic qualityB2formal

   Characterized by a light, pleasant, and rising and falling rhythm, often in speech or music.

   Beschwingt und rhythmisch

   • She spoke with a lilting Irish accent.
   • The song had a lilting melody that made everyone smile.
   • His voice had a lilting quality that was very soothing.

   Synonymecadencedcheerfulflowinglightmelodiousmusicalpleasantrhythmicsingsong

   Antonymedissonantflatgratingharshmonotonousstaccato

• Lebhaft, fröhlich oder rhythmisch sprechen, singen oder klingen, oft mit einem Heben und Senken des Tons.

A verb meaning to speak, sing, or sound in a lively, cheerful, or rhythmically flowing manner, often with a rising and falling pitch.

1. Speak or sing with a rhythmic, rising and falling pitchC1formal

   To articulate in a very careful and rhythmic way, often with a cheerful or musical quality.

   Mit rhythmisch steigender und fallender Tonhöhe sprechen oder singen

   • She lilted her words as she told the children a bedtime story.
   • The poet lilted his verses, making them sound like a song.
   • He lilted the instructions in a gentle, melodic tone.

   Synonymecarolchantcroonintonesingtrillwarble