tinkling

[US]/'tɪŋklɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a ringing sound like that of a bell
v. to make a light, metallic sound

Phrases & Collocations

Tinkling sound

Tinkling bells

Tinkling laughter

Example Sentences

The jade accouterments on her collide with each other, and give out a tinkling sound.

The tinkling of wind chimes filled the garden with a peaceful melody.

She enjoyed the tinkling sound of the stream as she sat by the riverbank.

The tinkling laughter of children echoed through the playground.

The tinkling of ice cubes in a glass signaled the start of the party.

The tinkling of the bell announced the arrival of the train.

She could hear the tinkling of the piano keys as her daughter practiced her music.

The tinkling of the wind through the trees created a soothing atmosphere in the forest.

The tinkling of silverware could be heard coming from the dining room.

As she walked, the tinkling of her bracelets added a musical rhythm to her steps.

The tinkling of the church bells could be heard from miles away.

Real-world Examples

Through the grass came a soft silvery tinkling.

Source: A Dance with Dragons: The Song of Ice and Fire (Bilingual Chinese-English)

From the jingling and the tinkling of the bells.

Source: Classic English poetry recitation.

The tinkling of the silver bell, or the sister' holy hymn.

Source: British Original Language Textbook Volume 5

Hermione gave a tinkling laugh and said, " There's a table over here...Coming. Ginny? "

Source: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

A Silver Shilling that was just made a moment ago shouted for joy tinkling and jingling herself.

Source: 101 Children's English Stories

I heard the cracked tinkling of the bell, and, going into the corridor, opened the door. Stroeve stood before me.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

There was the sound of a whining, tinkling hootchy-kootchy show.

Source: The Night is Gentle (Part Two)

(bells tinkling) What up everyone, it's your girl Super Woman.

Source: Creative broadcast by YouTube star Lilly.

She shook her head, her water rings tinkling at her neck.

Source: "Dune" audiobook

She was suddenly startled by the tinkling alarum—high, sharp, and irregular—of a little bell.

Source: Seven-angled Tower (Part 1)

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