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    telling
    /ˈtɛlɪŋ/

    adjective

    • 1. having a striking or revealing effect; significant: "a telling argument against this theory"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTELLING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Telling is an adjective that means showing the truth about a situation or showing what someone really thinks. Learn more about its pronunciation, translations and related words and phrases.

  3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtelling adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Learn the meaning and usage of the adjective telling, which can describe something that has a strong or important effect, or something that shows what somebody/something is really like. See pictures, pronunciation, synonyms and example sentences.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTELLING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the word 'telling' in British and American English. See examples of 'telling' as a noun, adjective, and adverb in different contexts and sentences.

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    Telling definition: having force or effect; effective; striking. See examples of TELLING used in a sentence.

  6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tellingTelling Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Telling is an adjective meaning effective, expressive, or convincing. Learn more about its synonyms, usage, history, and related phrases from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTELL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of tell as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and phrasal verbs. See how to use tell in different contexts and sentences with examples from various sources.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tellingTelling - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of telling. adjective. disclosing unintentionally. “a telling smile” synonyms: revealing, telltale. informative, informatory. providing or conveying information. adjective. producing a strong effect. “a telling gesture” synonyms: impressive. effective, effectual, efficacious.