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telling

/'tɛlɪŋ/

Synonyms of telling Antonyms of telling Examples of telling Usage of telling Parts of telling Definition that contains telling Words sounding like telling Explanation of telling

adjective
powerfully persuasive
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"a telling presentation"

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cogent weighty persuasive
noun
an act of narration
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recounting relation

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yarn narration recital
noun
disclosing information or giving evidence about another
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singing tattle

type of:
revealing disclosure revelation
adjective
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
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"a telling smile"

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revealing telltale informative informatory
adjective
producing a strong effect
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"a telling gesture"

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impressive efficacious effectual effective
noun
informing by words
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apprisal notification

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making known informing

Examples of telling

"a telling presentation"
"a telling smile"
"a telling gesture"