noun

tinkling

Tinkling (noun) means a light, repeated ringing sound. Example: “The tinkling of the piano drifted from the next room.”

noun

A light, repeated ringing sound.

"The tinkling of the piano drifted from the next room."

adj

Making a light, high-pitched ringing sound.

"A tinkling fountain stood in the courtyard."

How to use tinkling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes or names a series of small, bell-like ringing sounds.

Common pairings

tinkling laughter tinkling bells a tinkling sound

tinklings plural

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The _____ of the piano drifted from the next room.

inkling twinkling sprinkling

What does “tinkling” mean?

The word “tinkling” means a light, repeated ringing sound. In plain terms, describes or names a series of small, bell-like ringing sounds.

How do you use “tinkling” in a sentence?

Here is “tinkling” used in a sentence: “The tinkling of the piano drifted from the next room.”

What part of speech is “tinkling”?

Depending on how it is used, “tinkling” can be a noun and an adjective.

How many meanings does “tinkling” have?

“Tinkling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a light, repeated ringing sound.