ringing

adjective

ring·​ing ˈriŋ-iŋ 

1

: clear and full in tone : resounding

a ringing baritone

2

: vigorously unequivocal : decisive

a ringing condemnation of immorality

ringingly

ˈriŋ-iŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms of ringing

• loud
• deafening
• roaring

Examples of ringing in a Sentence

Do you hear that ringing sound?

an angry, ringing denial of the charges

Recent Examples on the Web

The murder mystery has so far flown under the radar, despite having Emmy winner Tatiana Maslany as the lead, but just received a ringing endorsement from author extraordinaire Stephen King. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 25 June 2026

About a dozen other Republican backers of the Iran war either declined or did not respond to requests for interviews or comment—hardly a ringing endorsement of their president’s negotiating prowess. — Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026

On the other, giving up 24 goals in a five-game loss to a team that immediately forgets how to score and gets swept isn’t exactly a ringing endorsement of a team being close to contending. — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 1 June 2026

There is performance and rage, humor and babies, bell ringing and escape rooms. — Erica Firpo, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing ringing

• change ringing

Rhymes for ringing

• bringing
• clinging
• flinging
• hinging
• singing
• slinging
• springing
• stinging
• stringing
• swinging
• winging
• wringing