tinkly

[ ting-klee ]

adjective

, tin·kli·er, tin·kli·est.

1. tinkling or producing a tinkling sound.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tinkly¹

First recorded in 1890–95; tinkle + -y ¹

Example Sentences

“Let’s work together to keep your account safe and protect you from fraud,” a recorded voice said, over a tinkly melody that sounded like a xylophone.

From New York Times

“One. Two,” a judge called out softly as the bird on the right erupted into tinkly chirps.

From Washington Times

The track starts out light and tinkly but keeps adding bassy layers, literally showing the depth of their contempt.

From New York Times

With the camera moving in tandem with EO, the score’s tinkly staccato notes echoing his soft clopping, the donkey voyages into a new and alien realm.

From New York Times

The tinkly sound emanates from small speaker cabinets made from boxes that were previously used to fade the cloth.

From Washington Post