tinkly
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of tinkly
Example Sentences
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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
“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 ● Dec. 9, 2023
“One. Two,” a judge called out softly as the bird on the right erupted into tinkly chirps.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 23, 2023
If it’s sad, out come the tinkly pianos and violins.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 2021
He’d take them in whole, crushing the tinkly shells under his sharp teeth, smacking the gummy creatures down with his mouth wide open, giving me a terrific view of the whole process.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
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