Ringing

/ˈrɪŋ.ɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the loud sound produced by a bell or similar instrument.

The ringing of the bell could be heard throughout the town.

a sound resembling that of a bell.

There was a ringing in my ears after the concert.

verb

to call someone by telephone.

I was ringing you earlier, but you didn't pick up.

the action of making or causing a sound to echo or resonate, typically associated with bells or alarms.

The church bells were ringing loudly, signaling the start of the service.

adjective

producing a ringing sound.

I could hear a ringing tone as the phone continued to ring.

strong or clear in effect; impressive.

She received a ringing endorsement from her mentor.

From Old English 'hringan', meaning to sound or to ring.

ringing endorsement:

An emphatic or enthusiastic approval.

ringing in the ears:

A condition where one hears a persistent sound without any external source.

ringing true:

To be accurate or genuine.

To be highly alert or aware.

I'm all ringing after that coffee.

Being in a state of excitement or energy.

The news left everyone in a ringing mood.