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
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 ● Jan. 3, 2023
He’s got sax and trumpets, tinkly keyboards and great guitar work.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 11, 2018
The volume also oscillates—some parts are loud, others whir and buzz at levels that are almost inaudible, then it becomes tinkly and jolting before cycling back to inaudible.
From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2017
“Hi, ladies, how are you? Is there anything I can help you with?” she asked in a tinkly, singsong voice.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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