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Definition of Telling
1. Noun. An act of narration. "His endless recounting of the incident eventually became unbearable"
Exact synonyms: Recounting, Relation
Generic synonyms: Narration, Recital, Yarn
Derivative terms: Recount, Relate, Tell
Generic synonyms: Narration, Recital, Yarn
Derivative terms: Recount, Relate, Tell
2. Adjective. Disclosing unintentionally. "A telltale patch of oil on the water marked where the boat went down"
3. Noun. Informing by words.
Exact synonyms: Apprisal, Notification
Generic synonyms: Informing, Making Known
Specialized synonyms: Notice, Warning
Derivative terms: Apprise, Notify, Tell
Generic synonyms: Informing, Making Known
Specialized synonyms: Notice, Warning
Derivative terms: Apprise, Notify, Tell
4. Adjective. Powerfully persuasive. "A weighty argument"
5. Noun. Disclosing information or giving evidence about another.
Exact synonyms: Singing, Tattle
Generic synonyms: Disclosure, Revealing, Revelation
Derivative terms: Sing, Tattle, Tell
Generic synonyms: Disclosure, Revealing, Revelation
Derivative terms: Sing, Tattle, Tell
6. Adjective. Producing a strong effect. "A telling gesture"
Exact synonyms: Impressive
Similar to: Effective, Effectual, Efficacious
Derivative terms: Impress, Impress, Impressiveness
Similar to: Effective, Effectual, Efficacious
Derivative terms: Impress, Impress, Impressiveness
Definition of Telling
1. a. Operating with great effect; effective; as, a telling speech.
Definition of Telling
1. tell [v] - See also: tell
Lexicographical Neighbors of Telling
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