/ ˈrɪŋɪŋ; NAmE / adjective , noun
■ adjective [ only before noun ]
1.
( of a sound ) loud and clear
2.
( of a statement, etc. ) powerful and made with a lot of force :
a ringing endorsement of her leadership
■ noun
[ sing. , U ] an act or a sound of ringing :
There was an unpleasant ringing in my ears.