faint tinkle

Frequency: 2.50.1 per million words

A very quiet, high-pitched ringing sound.

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Examples (10)

  • A distant bell produced a faint tinkle as the wind shifted.
  • She heard a faint tinkle of keys from the hallway.
  • The wind chimes created a delicate, faint tinkle in the gentle breeze.
  • There was a faint tinkle from the antique clock on the mantelpiece.
  • He could just perceive the faint tinkle of crystal glasses being raised.
  • As she moved, the tiny charms on her bracelet made a faint tinkle.
  • A faint tinkle of laughter echoed through the otherwise silent room.
  • I distinctly heard a faint tinkle, like a small bell ringing far away.
  • The ice in his glass gave a faint tinkle as he stirred his drink.
  • Even the faint tinkle of the distant church bells brought him a sense of peace.