ringing
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adjectiveDefinition of RINGING
1
: clear and full in tone : resounding <a ringing baritone>
2
: vigorously unequivocal : decisive <a ringing condemnation of immorality>
— ring·ing·ly \-iŋ-lē\ adverb
See Examples of RINGING
- Do you hear that ringing sound?
- <an angry, ringing denial of the charges>
First Known Use of RINGING
14th century
Related to RINGING
- Synonyms
- blaring, blasting, booming, clamorous, clangorous, deafening, earsplitting, piercing, plangent, resounding, loud, roaring, slam-bang, sonorous, stentorian, thundering, thunderous
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