telling — revealing or indicating something significant
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: revealing or indicating something significant
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtelɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 중요한 것을 드러내는, 시사하는
Korean pronunciation: **텔**링
Example Sentences
- The empty pizza boxes in his room were a telling sign that he hadn't been studying.
- Her telling of the ghost story made everyone too scared to sleep.
- The student's yawn during the lecture was quite telling about the teacher's presentation skills.
telling
ADJECTIVE//ˈtelɪŋ//
revealing or indicating something significant
The lawyer presents telling evidence that reveals the truth
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Her selling is telling about this dwelling.
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Origin
From Old English 'tellan' meaning 'to count' or 'to relate,' which evolved to mean 'to communicate or reveal information.' The word is related to Germanic roots meaning 'to talk' or 'to count.'
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“The empty pizza boxes in his room were a telling sign that he hadn't been studying.”
“Her telling of the ghost story made everyone too scared to sleep.”
“The student's yawn during the lecture was quite telling about the teacher's presentation skills.”
“The telling expression on her face revealed she knew the surprise party secret.”
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