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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 notes

In 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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