telling, adj.
freq. cnt. 1
freq. cnt. 1
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
<adj.all> (a) freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
revealing telling telltale
sample sentences
"a telling smile""a telltale panel of lights"
"a telltale patch of oil on the water marked where the boat went down"
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producing a strong effect
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impressive telling
sample sentences
"gave an impressive performance as Othello""a telling gesture"
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powerfully persuasive
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cogent telling weighty
sample sentences
"a cogent argument""a telling presentation"
"a weighty argument"
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