Definition

In a way that produces a high-pitched sound, often resembling a whistle or a chirp.

Example

The birds were singing pipingly in the early morning.

Conversation

Did you hear that bird singing pipingly this morning?

Yeah, it was so cheerful!

I love how it adds a nice touch to the start of the day.

Definitely! It makes everything feel more alive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pipingly → The word is derived from "pipe" (from Old English *pipian*, meaning to make a sound like a pipe) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). Thus, "pipingly" means in a manner that resembles the sound of a pipe.

Memory Tip

Think of the sound made by a pipe — that's what 'pipingly' describes, as it means to do something in a way that resembles that sound.

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