tinkly

American  

[ting-klee] / ˈtɪŋ kli /

adjective

tinklier, tinkliest

1. tinkling or producing a tinkling sound.

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Etymology

Origin of tinkly

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

Example Sentences

The wide tonal variation continues with “Don’t Let Go,” a gorgeous midtempo weeper with pedal-steel guitar, tinkly piano and mournful fiddle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

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

From New York Times • Mar. 3, 2023

If it’s sad, out come the tinkly pianos and violins.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2021

Succession’s barely even got past the plonky part into the tinkly bit before winners began to speak.

From Slate • Sep. 21, 2020

“Sorry,” I say, giving what I hope is a tinkly laugh.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali