ringing /ˈɹɪŋɪŋ/noun 4adjective 2forms 3 noun4 •The sound of something that rings. •The quality of being resonant. •A technique used in the study of wild birds, by attaching a small, individually numbered, metal or plastic tag to their legs or wings. •The theft of cars and illegally changing their identities for resale. adjective2 •Loud and clear.They declare ringing confirmation for their theories even in the face of feeble data. — 1999 •(figurative) Made forcefully; powerful. formsringings · more ringing · most ringing