ringing
ringing Lexical Profile
ringing Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The sound or act of a bell, telephone, or resonant object producing a clear, vibrating tone.
"The sudden ringing of the alarm woke everyone in the house."
A persistent high-pitched humming or buzzing sensation perceived in the ears in the absence of external sound.
"After attending the loud concert, he noticed a faint ringing in his ears."
British The practice of attaching numbered identification bands to the legs of wild birds for scientific tracking and study.
"Bird ringing provides researchers with valuable data on seasonal migration routes."
• adjective
Having a loud, clear, and resonant sound that continues to echo.
"Her ringing laughter echoed down the long marble hallway."
Forceful, emphatic, and unambiguous in expression or impact.
"The mayor's speech received a ringing endorsement from the city council."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Old English 'hringan', meaning to cause a bell to sound, of Germanic imitative origin, combined with the noun and participial suffix '-ing'.