Tinkly (Adjective)
Meaning
Like the short high ringing sound of a small bell; "sounding brass and a tinkling cymbal".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The wind chimes hanging from the porch created a tinkly sound that was soothing to listen to.
- The ice cubes clinking in the glass made a tinkly noise that signaled the start of the party.
- The tiny sleigh bells on the reindeer's harness produced a tinkly sound as they moved.
- The piano's high notes had a tinkly quality that added a playful touch to the melody.
- The small stream running through the garden created a tinkly sound as the water flowed over the rocks.