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Tinkled: meaning, definitions and examples

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tinkled

 

[ หˆtษชล‹.kษ™ld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sound effect

Tinkled is the past tense of the verb 'tinkle', which refers to the action of making a light, high-pitched ringing sound, often likened to the sound of small bells. This term is commonly used to describe delicate noises that evoke a sense of lightness or playfulness.

Synonyms

chimed, pealed, ringed

Examples of usage

  • The wind chimes tinkled softly in the breeze.
  • She heard the tinkled laughter of children playing outside.
  • The glass wind catchers tinkled as the door opened.
  • He tinkled the keys of the piano gently.

Translations

Translations of the word "tinkled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tilintar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคจเคเคจเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช klirren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berdering

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะทะตะปะตะฝั‡ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dzwoniฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒชใƒณใƒใƒชใƒณ้ณดใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cliqueter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tintinear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงฤฑnlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”ฑ๋”ฑ๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูˆุช ุฎุฑูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cinkat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvoniลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎๅฝ“ๅ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zveneti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hringja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹ะปะดั‹ั€ะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒฃแƒ–แƒฃแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงฤฑnlamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tintinear

Word origin

The word 'tinkle' originates from the mid-15th century, derived from the Middle English 'tinklen', which means 'to make a light ringing sound.' This term is thought to be imitative in nature, likely borrowing from the sound it describes. Related words in Old English include 'tincian', which refers to a ringing sound, and these further connect to the concept of tinkling as a sound that is light and melodic. The playful quality of the word captures the essence of the sounds made by small bells or similar objects, which have been part of human culture and soundscapes for centuries. As the English language evolved, 'tinkle' came to describe not only the sound itself but also actions that evoke the same lightness and joy, especially in cultural contexts such as music, nature, and celebrations.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,710 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.