Definition

The quality of having a thin, sharp, and often unpleasant sound, similar to that of tin. It can also refer to something that seems cheap or low in quality.

Example

The tinniness of the cheap speakers made the music sound awful.

Conversation

Have you noticed that the new speaker sounds really cheap?

Yeah, it has that annoying tinniness to it.

I can’t believe they even sell products that sound like that.

Right? It’s disappointing when you expect better quality.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tinniness is formed from "tin" (from Old English "tin", meaning a type of metal) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "tinniness" refers to the quality or state of being like tin, often implying a thin, metallic sound or quality.

Memory Tip

Think of the metal 'tin' and remember that 'tinniness' describes the quality of being like tin, often in sound or texture.

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