Definition

1. Noun:
   • A clear, resonant, often metallic sound: The act or sound of something that rings, such as a bell or telephone.
   • The quality of being resonant: Having the character of a loud, deep, and reverberating sound.
   • The act of giving a ring as a formal pledge: Specifically, the giving of a ring to signify engagement to be married.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The ringing of the church bell could be heard across the village.
  • The constant ringing in my ears is called tinnitus.
  • Her acceptance of the ring marked their official ringing.

Advanced Usage

• "A ringing endorsement": A strong, clear, and enthusiastic expression of support or approval.
  • The product received a ringing endorsement from several experts.
• "To have a ringing sound": To possess a clear, resonant auditory quality.
  • The old silver coin had a distinctive ringing sound when dropped.

Variants and Related Words

• Ring (verb): To cause something to make a clear, resonant sound.
• Ring (noun): A small circular band, typically of precious metal; also, a resonant sound.
• Resonant (adjective): Deep, clear, and continuing to sound or ring.

Synonyms

• Pealing: The loud ringing of a bell or bells.
• Chiming: A melodious ringing sound, typically from a bell.
• Clangor: A loud, resonant metallic sound.
• Tintinnabulation: The ringing or sound of bells.

Related Phrases

• Set alarm bells ringing: To cause strong concern or warning.
  • The strange financial report set alarm bells ringing for the investors.
• Ring true/false: To sound genuine or deceptive.
  • His explanation didn't quite ring true.

Noun

1. having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant
2. the giving of a ring as a token of engagement
3. the sound of a bell ringing
   • the distinctive ring of the church bell
   • the ringing of the telephone
   • the tintinnabulation that so voluminously swells from the ringing and the dinging of the bells--E. A. Poe