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telling
('t/E/l/I//N/ )

adjective (a)

  • Operating with great effect; effective; as, a telling speech.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • an act of narration(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    recounting, relation
    source: wordnet30
  • informing by words(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    apprisal, notification
    source: wordnet30
  • disclosing information or giving evidence about another(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    singing, tattle
    source: wordnet30

adjective satellite (s)

  • disclosing unintentionally(adj.all)
    Example:
    A telling smile.
    Synonym:
    revealing, telltale
    source: wordnet30
  • powerfully persuasive(adj.all)
    Example:
    A telling presentation.
    Synonym:
    cogent, weighty
    source: wordnet30
  • producing a strong effect(adj.all)
    Example:
    A telling gesture.
    Synonym:
    impressive
    source: wordnet30
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