ringing

noun
UK: /ˈrɪŋ.ɪŋ/
US: /ˈrɪŋ.ɪŋ/

  1. The sound that a bell makes.

    1. I heard the ringing of the church bells. [ ] [ ]
    2. The constant ringing of the telephone was starting to annoy everyone in the office. [ ] [ ]

  2. A continuous vibrating sound, often musical or metallic.

    1. There was a ringing in my ears after the concert. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the explosion, a high-pitched ringing sound filled the air, making it hard to hear anything else. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

resonant tinnitus vibrant
ringing verb

  1. Present participle of ring: making a clear, resonant sound.

    1. The phone is ringing, please answer it. [ ] [ ]
    2. Birds were ringing their songs in the early morning hours when the sun peeked from the horizon. [ ] [ ]

  2. To be filled with sound; resonate.

    1. The hall was ringing with laughter. [ ] [ ]
    2. The stadium was ringing with cheers after the team scored the winning goal. [ ] [ ]
ringing adjective

  1. Loud and clear; resonant.

    1. She has a ringing voice. [ ] [ ]
    2. The church bells have a ringing tone that calls community members to prayer. [ ] [ ]

  2. Characterized by or producing a sensation of ringing.

    1. He experienced ringing ears after the loud concert. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ringing endorsement from the satisfied customer significantly boosted the product's sales. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ringing" in English means: The sound that a bell makes., A continuous vibrating sound, often musical or metallic..

The phonetic transcription of "ringing" is /ˈrɪŋ.ɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈrɪŋ.ɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ringing": resonant, tinnitus, vibrant.

Example usage of "ringing": "I heard the ringing of the church bells.". More examples on the page.