"lilting" in the verb sense
1. lilt
articulate in a very careful and rhythmic way
"lilting" in the adjective sense
1. lilting, swinging, swingy, tripping
characterized by a buoyant rhythm
"an easy lilting stride"
"the flute broke into a light lilting air"
"a swinging pace"
"a graceful swingy walk"
"a tripping singing measure"
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