RINGING: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for RINGING?

Need another word that means the same as “ringing”? Find 38 synonyms and 30 related words for “ringing” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Ringing” are: deep, low, sonorous, full, full-bodied, vibrant, rich, clear, orotund, reverberating, resounding, echoing, filled, noisy, blaring, booming, deafening, roaring, thunderous, thundering, tumultuous, clamorous, blasting, piercing, ring, tintinnabulation, plangency, resonance, reverberance, sonority, sonorousness, vibrancy, reverberation, reflection, repetition, repeat, reiteration, answer

Ringing as a Noun

Definitions of "Ringing" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “ringing” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• An act or sound of ringing.
• The sound of a bell ringing–E. A. Poe.
• Having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant.
• The sound of a bell ringing.
• The giving of a ring as a token of engagement.

Synonyms of "Ringing" as a noun (14 Words)

answer	A person or thing regarded as the equivalent to a better-known one from another place. Their answer was to sue me.
plangency	Having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant.
reflection	(mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed. Reflections on human destiny and art.
reiteration	The act of repeating over and again (or an instance thereof. A simple reiteration of the plots of classic episodes.
repeat	A mark indicating a passage to be repeated. She goes home alone to TV dinners and repeats of I Love Lucy.
repetition	A thing repeated. Her comments are worthy of repetition.
resonance	The quality in a sound of being deep, full, and reverberating. The concepts lose their emotional resonance.
reverberance	Having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant.
reverberation	Prolongation of a sound; resonance. The attack has had reverberations around the world.
ring	The sound of a bell ringing E A Poe. A diamond ring.
sonority	Having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant. Bee has greater sonority than pin.
sonorousness	Having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant.
tintinnabulation	The sound of a bell ringing. The tiny tintinnabulation faint as fairy bells.
vibrancy	The state of being full of energy and life. Her eyes seemed to radiate the vibrancy of youth.

Usage Examples of "Ringing" as a noun

• The tintinnabulation that so voluminously swells from the ringing and the dinging of the bells.
• She was woken by the ringing of the phone.
• The ringing of fire alarms.
• A ringing in her ears.
• The ringing of the telephone.

Ringing as an Adjective

Definitions of "Ringing" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “ringing” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• (of a statement) forceful and unequivocal.
• Having or emitting a clear resonant sound.

Synonyms of "Ringing" as an adjective (24 Words)

blaring	Unpleasantly loud and penetrating. The blaring noise of trumpets.
blasting	Unpleasantly loud and penetrating. The blasting effects of the intense cold on the budding fruit.
booming	(used of the voice or sound) deep and resonant. A booming kick from the touchline.
clamorous	Conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry. A clamorous uproar.
clear	Clear and distinct to the senses easily perceptible. In the morning with a clear head she would tackle all her problems.
deafening	Loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss. The music reached a deafening crescendo.
deep	Relatively deep or strong affecting one deeply. Deep cuts in the budget.
echoing	(of a sound) repeated or reverberating after the original sound has stopped. The sound of echoing footsteps slowed to a stop.
filled	Of purchase orders that have been filled. Theirs was a house filled with laughter.
full	Constituting the full quantity or extent complete. She was full of confidence.
full-bodied	Marked by richness and fullness of flavor.
low	Low or inferior in station or quality. Training will be given low priority.
noisy	Attracting attention by showiness or bright colors. Diesel cars can be very noisy.
orotund	(of a person’s voice) resonant and imposing. Orotund tones.
piercing	Painful as if caused by a sharp instrument. The piercing cold of winter.
resounding	(of a sound) loud enough to reverberate. A resounding smack across the face.
reverberating	Characterized by resonance.
rich	Marked by richness and fullness of flavor. A protein rich diet.
roaring	(of a period of time) characterized by prosperity, optimism, and excitement. Last week s 70s night was a roaring success.
sonorous	Capable of producing a deep or ringing sound. The alloy is sonorous and useful in making bells.
thundering	Making a resounding, loud, deep noise. A thundering success.
thunderous	Relating to or resembling thunder. Robin s thunderous mood hadn t lightened.
tumultuous	Excited, confused, or disorderly. A tumultuous personal life.
vibrant	(of sound) strong or resonating. A vibrant cosmopolitan city.

Usage Examples of "Ringing" as an adjective

• The Russian leader received a ringing declaration of support.
• A ringing voice.

Associations of "Ringing" (30 Words)

alarm	Be fitted or protected with an alarm. The government was alarmed by an outbreak of unrest.
bell	The sound of a bell being struck. At five bells in the forenoon of June 11.
call	A direction in a square dance given by the caller. You call he said Heads or tails.
carillon	A tune played on a carillon.
chime	Emit a sound. Bells and gongs chimed.
click	Produce a click. He clicked on the light.
ding	Go ding dong like a bell. Cash registers were dinging softly.
doorbell	A push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed. Charlotte rang the doorbell.
echo	Ring or echo with sound. Clarendon whom they reckoned the faithful echo of their master s intentions.
hear	Examine or hear evidence or a case by judicial process. We must hear the expert before we make a decision.
jingle	A bivalve mollusc with a fragile, slightly translucent shell. The jingle of coins.
knell	Proclaim something by or as if by a knell. Emails and text messages are sounding the knell for the written word.
midnight	12 o’clock at night; the middle of the night. Young children should not be allowed to stay up until midnight.
phone	Headphones or earphones. A receptionist answered the phone.
resonance	The power to evoke enduring images, memories, and emotions. The concepts lose their emotional resonance.
resonant	(of sound) deep, clear, and continuing to sound or reverberate. The sound of these instruments played in a resonant room is unforgettable.
resound	Sing (the praises) of. Horace resounds the praises of Italy.
resounding	Unmistakable; emphatic. A resounding smack across the face.
reverberate	Return or re-echo (a sound. The hall reverberated with laughter.
reverberation	The repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves. Electronic effects have been added such as echo and reverberation.
ring	The sound of a bell ringing. A ring of ships in the harbor.
siren	A woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive. Ambulance sirens.
sonority	Having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant. Bee has greater sonority than pin.
sound	Test the lungs or another body cavity by noting the sound they produce. It sounds as though you really do believe that.
telephone	Get or try to get into communication with someone by telephone. She telephoned for help.
telephony	Transmitting speech at a distance. Mobile telephony.
tocsin	An alarm bell or signal. He used his resignation as a tocsin to warn of the danger of dictatorship.
turquoise	A blue to grey green mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate. Blue turquoise is valued as a gemstone.
vibrancy	The state of being full of energy and life. Her eyes seemed to radiate the vibrancy of youth.