Definition of telling
English to English adjective - Operating with great effect; effective; as, a telling speech.
source: Webster 1913 noun - an act of narration
He was the hero according to his own relation.
His endless recounting of the incident eventually became unbearable.
source: WordNet 3.0 - informing by words
source: WordNet 3.0 - disclosing information or giving evidence about another
source: WordNet 3.0 adjective satellite - disclosing unintentionally
A telling smile.
A telltale panel of lights.
A telltale patch of oil on the water marked where the boat went down.
source: WordNet 3.0 - powerfully persuasive
A cogent argument.
A telling presentation.
A weighty argument.
source: WordNet 3.0 - producing a strong effect
Gave an impressive performance as Othello.
A telling gesture.
source: WordNet 3.0
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