lai

/laɪ, lɑɪ, laɪʲ/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of traditional Hawaiian hula dance

“She performed a beautiful lai dance during the cultural festival.”

2. noun

a type of poem or song in traditional Hawaiian literature

“The poet recited a beautiful lai during the storytelling session.”

Synonyms

  • chant
  • hula

Antonyms

  • discordant
  • dissonant