Chimed: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ””
Add to dictionary

chimed

 

[ tสƒaษชmd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sound signal

Chimed refers to the act of producing a ringing sound, typically made by bells. It can also mean to make a harmonious or synchronizing sound. In a broader context, it may suggest an agreement or resonance with someone or something.

Synonyms

peal, ring, sound, toll

Examples of usage

  • The church bells chimed at noon.
  • Her laughter chimed with the music.
  • The clock on the wall chimed every hour.

Translations

Translations of the word "chimed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chimed

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‚เค‚เคœเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช klingte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berdering

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะทะฒะพะฝะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dzwoniล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ณดใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท a sonnรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sonรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงaldฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šธ๋ ธ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zaznฤ›lo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zaznelo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“่ตท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odzvanjalo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hljรณmaรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐา›ั‹ั€ะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™slษ™ndi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sonรณ

Word origin

The word 'chimed' originates from the Middle English word 'chimen', which means to sound a bell or to ring. This, in turn, is derived from Old English 'cimian', meaning 'to come forth, appear, or ring'. The evolution of the term reflects humanity's longstanding fascination with the sound of bells, often used for signaling time, marking events, or calling communities together. Over centuries, the usage expanded beyond physical bells to describe harmonious sounds or agreements, indicative of synchrony or concord. With its roots steeped in the auditory rituals of society, 'chimed' evokes a sense of tradition and communication through sound.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,699, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.