noun
tinkling
noun
1
A light, repeated ringing sound.
"The tinkling of the piano drifted from the next room."
adj
1
Making a light, high-pitched ringing sound.
"A tinkling fountain stood in the courtyard."
How to Use Tinkling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes or names a series of small, bell-like ringing sounds.
Common pairings
tinkling laughter
tinkling bells
a tinkling sound
Word Forms
tinklings plural
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The _____ of the piano drifted from the next room.