rung true
Felt genuinely believable
To ring true is to seem authentic or believable, like a bell producing a clear, pure tone rather than a dull thud.
Rung true is the past participle: Her explanation has always rung true.
The expression often appears in the negative—something that doesn't ring true feels false or suspicious, even if you can't say exactly why.
- resonateVibrate or echo deeply
- hit homeAffected someone personally
- honestFree from deception
- credibleWorthy of acceptance
- authenticVerified as original
affirm · valid · sincere · connect · recognize · understand · genuine · perceive · legitimate · intuit · reliable · identify · trustworthy · align · believable · harmonize · convey · express