I. ˈriŋiŋ, ˈriŋēŋ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from gerund of ringen to ring — more at ring (make sounds)
1. : the sounding of a bell or other sonorous body
2. : a sound of ringing or a sensation like that caused by the sound of ringing
a ringing in the ears
II. adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from present participle of ringen to ring
1. : sounding like a bell : clear and full in tone : sonorous , orotund , resounding
her beautiful, ringing , honest voice — Havelock Ellis
gave me a ringing crack on the head — Vincent McHugh
2. : vigorously unequivocal : decisive , fervid
find some opportunity of sealing this document by a ringing declaration — Economist
a ringing appeal
Synonyms: see resonant
III. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from gerund of ringen to ring — more at ring (make a ring)
1. : the act or result of putting a ring on or about something
2. : the state of being encircled or marked by a ring