TELLING
Scrabble letter values: T1E1L1L1I1N1G2 = 8
Definition
- adjective disclosing unintentionally something concealed. — synonyms: revealing, telltale(a)
- adjective powerfully persuasive. — synonyms: cogent, weighty
- adjective producing a strong effect. — synonyms: impressive
- noun an act of narration. — synonyms: relation, recounting
- noun informing by words. — synonyms: apprisal, notification
- noun disclosing information or giving evidence about another. — synonyms: tattle, singing
Examples
- “a telling smile”
- “a telltale panel of lights”
- “a telltale patch of oil on the water marked where the boat went down”