ringing

adjective

ring·​ing ˈriŋ-iŋ How to pronounce ringing (audio)
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1
: clear and full in tone : resounding
a ringing baritone
2
: vigorously unequivocal : decisive
a ringing condemnation of immorality
ringingly
ˈriŋ-iŋ-lē How to pronounce ringing (audio)
adverb

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Do you hear that ringing sound? an angry, ringing denial of the charges
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Not sure ringing bells is going to do much to stop a person from getting mauled. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026 Hana liked it enough to take some home, which in the Test Kitchen is a ringing endorsement! — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026 There is performance and rage, humor and babies, bell ringing and escape rooms. — Erica Firpo, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026 Eric DeCosta, the Ravens general manager, said a couple of days ago that his phone was still ringing because teams are still willing to trade with him. — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ringing

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of ringing was in the 14th century

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“Ringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ringing. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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