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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