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telling

/ˈtɛlɪŋ/noun, adjective2 syllables

Telling means: disclosing unintentionally something concealed.

Synonyms for telling17

noun, as in an act of narration

relation, recounting

noun, as in informing by words

apprisal, notification

noun, as in disclosing information or giving evidence about another

tattle, singing

adjective, as in disclosing unintentionally something concealed

revealing, telltale, informative, informatory

adjective, as in producing a strong effect

impressive, effective, effectual, efficacious

adjective, as in powerfully persuasive

cogent, weighty, persuasive

What does telling mean?6

adjective

1

disclosing unintentionally something concealed“a telling smile”

2

producing a strong effect“gave an impressive performance as Othello”

3

powerfully persuasive“a cogent argument”

noun

1

an act of narration“he was the hero according to his own relation”

2

informing by words

3

disclosing information or giving evidence about another

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with telling?8

three syllables

compelling
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Telling in a sentence

  • I keep telling him to listen, but he won't.CK
  • Judging from his expression, he is not telling the truth.Swift
  • Though he is very poor, he is above telling a lie.unknown
  • In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.sacredceltic
  • I'm telling you, his old car won't fetch a red cent.Shiawase
  • If you don't mind telling me, what was your problem?CK
  • Without hesitation, we set to asking riddles and telling tales.AlanF_US
  • You're still not convinced we're telling the truth, are you?CK

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Forms of telling

as a noun

plural
tellings