telling
IPA: tˈɛɫɪŋ
noun
- The act of narration.
- The disclosure of information.
- (archaic) Counting, numbering.
- (chiefly in the negative) Ability to determine.
adjective
- Having force, or having a marked effect; weighty, effective.
- Revealing information; bearing significance.
- Serving to convince.
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Examples of "telling" in Sentences
- She was caught red-handed, her trembling hands telling the story of her guilt
- The darting eyes and fidgeting movements were telling signs of his discomfort
- The old photograph was a telling reminder of happier times
- His silence was more telling than any words could have been
- The worn-out backpack was telling of all the adventures it had been on
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