Synonyms of tinkling

tinkling

verb

present participle of tinkle

as in clinking

to make a repeated sharp light ringing sound

the bell around the cat's neck tinkled as he ran across the yard

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clinking
• jingling
• ringing
• rattling
• tingling
• chinking
• chiming
• clattering
• clanging
• clanking
• clashing
• clacking
• crashing
• jangling
• pinging
• dinging
• gonging
• plinking
• clangoring
• ding-donging

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tinkling

The small fragments of colorful glass, strung along together, produce soothing sounds, their tinkling notes wafting through the air alongside a chorus of windchimes and the sweet scent of plumeria blooming in the garden. — Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026

Food and drink Fontana restaurant is the main attraction here, with an inviting courtyard and a tinkling fountain lending a European feel. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026

The marbled, frescoed, octagonal room was domed to amplify the sound of a tinkling keys at the center, and hosted regular recitals. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026

Transform a handful of old keys into a charming wind chime that adds a gentle, tinkling sound to your outdoor space. — Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026

Eerie chants, tinkling percussion, zany strings, and plucky swelling piano. — Grace Byron, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025