Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Making a light, repeated, metallic ringing sound: Describes something that produces a series of high-pitched, clear, ringing sounds, often like those made by small bells or light metal objects.

Usage

• The adjective "jingling" is used to describe a sound or the source of that sound. It often conveys a sense of lightness, cheerfulness, or festivity.
• It typically comes before a noun (e.g., ) or after a linking verb like "was" or "sounded" (e.g., ).

Examples

• Adjective:
  • We heard the jingling sound of keys as he approached the door.
  • The jingling sleigh bells announced the arrival of the festive parade.
  • The bracelet on her wrist was jingling softly with every movement.

Advanced Usage

• "to set/start something jingling": to cause something to make a jingling sound.
  • He shook the bag of coins, setting them jingling.
• Used figuratively to describe a light, pleasant, and repetitive sound, not necessarily from metal.
  • The jingling melody of the music box filled the room.

Variants and Related Words

• Jingle (verb): to make a light ringing sound.
  • The coins jingled in his pocket.
• Jingle (noun): 1. A light ringing sound. 2. A short, catchy song or tune used in advertising.
  • The jingle of the bell was delightful.
  • That commercial has a very memorable jingle.

Synonyms

• Tinkling: Making a light, clear, ringing sound (very similar, often interchangeable).
• Ringing: Emitting a clear, resonant sound.
• Clinking: Making a short, sharp ringing sound, often from glass or metal.

Antonyms

• Silent: Making no sound.
• Muffled: Having a sound that is not clear because it is blocked.

Related Phrases

• Jingling spurs: A phrase often used in Western contexts to describe the sound made by a rider's spurs.
  • The cowboy walked into the saloon, his jingling spurs announcing his presence.

Adjective

1. having a series of high-pitched ringing sounds like many small bells
   • jingling sleigh bells