telling

Speech parts

1. telling - Noun

2. telling - Adjective

3. telling - Verb

5. telling - Adjective Satellite

of Tell

Operating with great effect; effective; as, a telling speech.

Source: Webster's dictionary

telltale impressive revealing weighty cogent important word significant strong meaning sound report signal salter effective

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small little auxiliary slink minor weak

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revealing revelation disclosure narration informing recital

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We often want one thing and pray for another, not telling the truth even to the gods. Seneca

Cynicism is an unpleasant way of telling the truth. Lillian Hellman

Homer has taught all other poets the art of telling lies skillfully. Aristotle

An old man telling lies is like a rich man stealing. Russian Proverb

Pray, pray very much; but beware of telling God what you want. French Proverb

Don't be foolish and awe struck, because foolishness is telling but cursing doesn't hit home. Sicilian Proverb