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Vocabulary Entry
telltale
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A telltale is a person or thing that reveals information or indicates something.
Example Sentences
"The color of the leaves was a telltale sign of the approaching fall."
"He was a telltale who reported on his friends to the teachers."
"The telltale heart was a classic story of guilt and madness."
A
adjective
Telltale refers to something that indicates or reveals information about something, usually unintentionally.
Example Sentences
"Her telltale hesitation suggested she was lying."
"The telltale stains on his shirt revealed he had been eating spaghetti."
"His nervous laughter was a telltale sign of his discomfort."