CEFR B2

telling

adjective

Meaning

Revealing or indicating something, especially something that was not obvious.

Examples

Her expression was remarkably telling, showing a mixture of relief and sadness.
The results of the experiment were telling, confirming the hypothesis.

Synonyms: clear, revealing, indicative, significant

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telling (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈtelɪŋ/

Definition

Revealing or indicating something, especially something that was not obvious.

Examples

Her expression was remarkably telling, showing a mixture of relief and sadness.
The results of the experiment were telling, confirming the hypothesis.
His silence was more telling than any words could have been.

How to Use telling

telling of (prepositional phrase): Indicating or revealing something. — "His weary eyes were telling of the long journey he had endured."

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