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telling
01
showing something that was meant to be hidden, often unintentionally
Grammatical Information
Composition
present participle adjective
qualitative
Superlative
most telling
Comparative
more telling
gradable
Examples
His nervous glance was a telling sign of guilt.
02
producing an important, strong, or powerful effect
Examples
The director's speech was a telling moment for the audience.
03
having power to strongly persuade
Examples
The lawyer made a telling argument in court.
Telling
01
the act of conveying information to someone by words
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
tellings
Examples
The teacher's telling of the schedule helped students plan their week.
02
an act of recounting events or stories
Examples
The novel's telling of the adventure captivated readers.
03
revealing information, often about someone else, which may provide evidence or insight
Examples
The witness's telling helped the police solve the case.
Lexical Tree
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