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- US Pronunciation
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- [lilt]
- /lɪlt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lilt]
- /lɪlt/
Definitions of liltingly word
- noun liltingly rhythmic swing or cadence. 1
- noun liltingly a lilting song or tune. 1
- noun liltingly In a lilting manner. 1
- adverb liltingly (of speech, movement, etc) in a manner characterized by a graceful, swinging rhythm 0
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Origin of liltingly
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English lulte; perhaps akin to Dutch lul pipe, lullen to lull
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Parts of speech for Liltingly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
liltingly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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